Didier Deschamps | World Cup 2026 Fixtures, Results & Kenya Time

Deschamps’ attacking gamble backfires as Spain end 14-year France reign

Didier Deschamps abandoned his cautious tactics for an attacking approach in his final France tournament, only to see Spain exploit the midfield gaps in a semi-final defeat that ended his 14-year reign.

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Mbappé Targets Historic Second Golden Boot Despite France Exit

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Kylian Mbappé remains in contention for a second successive World Cup Golden Boot despite France’s semi-final defeat to Spain. The France captain holds a narrow advantage over Lionel Messi in the tiebreakers ahead of the tournament’s concluding fixtures.

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Stephen Warnock hails Michael Olise as player of the tournament and tips France for World Cup glory

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BBC co-commentator Stephen Warnock has named France’s Michael Olise as the standout player of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far, backing Didier Deschamps’ side to lift the trophy despite defensive concerns.

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Deschamps’ attacking revolution puts France on brink of historic second World Cup

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Didier Deschamps has transformed France’s tactics and integrated a new generation of attackers ahead of stepping down, with a second World Cup title now within reach.

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Koné set for France bench as Tchouaméni returns for Spain semi-final

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Roma midfielder Manu Koné faces demotion to the substitutes’ bench as France prepare for their World Cup semi-final against Spain, with Aurélien Tchouaméni poised to reclaim his starting role.

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Mbappé captaincy vindicated as France reach third consecutive World Cup semi-final

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Kylian Mbappé scored his eighth goal of the tournament as France defeated Morocco 2-0 to book a semi-final spot in Dallas, cementing his role as captain after Didier Deschamps overlooked Antoine Griezmann for the armband.

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France defeat Morocco in World Cup semi-final to advance

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France defeated Morocco in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. Les Bleus will face either Spain or Belgium in the final, though Mbappé sustained an ankle injury during the match.

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Mbappé’s Decisive Penalty Sends France Past Paraguay as Cultural Star Rises

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Kylian Mbappé converted the decisive penalty as France defeated Paraguay in the World Cup last 16, cementing his status as the tournament’s dominant figure both on and off the pitch.

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Deschamps hails Olise as ‘one of the best players in the world’

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France coach Didier Deschamps has praised Michael Olise’s transformation from a struggling debutant to a world-class talent after the winger recorded five assists in five World Cup appearances.

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France vs Morocco: Doué starts, Tchouaméni out as Deschamps confirms lineup

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Désiré Doué will start for France against Morocco in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final, but Aurélien Tchouaméni misses out. Kick-off is at 10pm CET.