Michael Olise scored a stunning hat-trick as France beat Northern Ireland 3-1, but defensive concerns and Kylian Mbappe’s form dip cast shadows ahead of their World Cup opener against Senegal.
Michael Olise has written his name into French football history with a stunning hat-trick, joining an exclusive club of legendary French scorers during World Cup preparations.
France captain Kylian Mbappe reveals he has never watched back the 2022 World Cup final defeat to Argentina, as Les Bleus prepare for their 2026 campaign in North America.
France beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in Lille while the Netherlands defeated Uzbekistan 2-1 in New York, with Michael Olise and Cody Gakpo delivering match-winning displays.
The French city of Clermont-Ferrand has imposed a curfew on unaccompanied minors under 16 for the entire duration of the 2026 World Cup, citing recent violence following PSG’s Champions League win.
Kylian Mbappe leads five France stars accusing the FFF of using their images in gambling ads without consent, threatening to disrupt France’s World Cup campaign just days before the tournament begins.
France squad playfully mocks Rayan Cherki after a viral photo with President Macron spreads online. The young Lyon star shows he’s been accepted into the group dynamic.
Michael Olise scored a stunning hat-trick as France beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in their final World Cup warm-up, drawing comparisons to Michel Platini from the French press.
