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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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Kylian Mbappe backs 'world's best' Dayot Upamecano to shine for France at World Cup

France captain Kylian Mbappe has praised Dayot Upamecano ahead of Les Bleus' opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the Bayern Munich defender as one of the best centre-backs in world football.

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Ousmane Dembele hits back at Kylian Mbappe critics ahead of France's World Cup opener

France winger Ousmane Dembele has come to the defence of captain Kylian Mbappe, insisting the criticism directed at the Real Madrid star has become excessive ahead of Les Bleus' World Cup campaign.

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