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Kylian Mbappe strikes as France power past Iraq into FIFA World Cup knockouts

Kylian Mbappe delivered another FIFA World Cup masterclass as France secured their place in the knockout stages with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Iraq in a match heavily disrupted by severe weather.

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Saliba backs Bayern star Michael Olise to join French FIFA World Cup greats

William Saliba believes Michael Olise has the ability to reach the highest level of football after the Bayern Munich attacker produced a standout performance on his FIFA World Cup debut for France.

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France, Arsenal defender William Saliba admits to playing through the pain at World Cup

William Saliba has admitted he is not fully fit at the World Cup, but the France defender insists he will continue to play through the pain as Les Bleus push for a place in the knockout stages.

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France star Kylian Mbappe shrugs off critics after World Cup opener brace

Kylian Mbappe insists he has no interest in proving his critics wrong after producing a record-breaking display to fire France to victory in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Senegal rue missed opportunities as Kylian Mbappe breaks France record

Kylian Mbappe hit a brace to become France's all-time leading goal scorer in a 3-1 victory against Senegal in their FIFA World Cup group I opener at the MetLife Stadium in New York.

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Pape Thiaw eyes another France upset in Senegal's FIFA World Cup opener

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw believes his side has the quality and confidence to challenge any team in world football as they prepare to face France in their opening FIFA World Cup match on Tuesday.

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