France

France

1st in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA
Ranked: Best and worst manager jobs for clubs and national teams Ranked: Best and worst manager jobs for clubs and national teams

Most of soccer's top coaching jobs will be vacant in the next year or so. Let's rank which jobs are the most -- and least -- attractive, from clubs to national teams.

Laurens: Wirtz & Ekitike are building a special relationship at Liverpool Laurens: Wirtz & Ekitike are building a special relationship at Liverpool

Julien Laurens reacts to Liverpool's 4-1 win over Newcastle with goals for Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike.

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Karim Benzema feels 'disrespected' by Al Ittihad contract offer - sources Karim Benzema feels 'disrespected' by Al Ittihad contract offer - sources

Karim Benzema has felt disrespected after the contract extension offered to him by Al Ittihad, sources have told ESPN.

Jean-Philippe Mateta tells Crystal Palace he wants to leave - sources Jean-Philippe Mateta tells Crystal Palace he wants to leave - sources

France forward Jean-Philippe Mateta has told Crystal Palace he wants to leave the club, sources confirmed to ESPN.

France won't boycott World Cup over Greenland for now France won't boycott World Cup over Greenland for now

France's sports minister said her country is not currently thinking about boycotting the FIFA World Cup in the United States amid growing tensions related to Donald Trump's quest to control Greenland.

Monaco CEO on injured Paul Pogba: Plan isn't working Monaco CEO on injured Paul Pogba: Plan isn't working

Monaco's CEO acknowledged that their original plan for Paul Pogba "is not working," with the former France star limited to just 30 minutes of action since joining the club last summer.

Real Madrid's Alonso: 'Don't know' when Mbappé will return Real Madrid's Alonso: 'Don't know' when Mbappé will return

Xabi Alonso has admitted he "doesn't know" when Kylian Mbappé will return for Real Madrid, saying the club are working to have the star forward back from injury "as soon as possible."

Kylian Mbappe's injury 'not good news' for Real Madrid's schedule Kylian Mbappe's injury 'not good news' for Real Madrid's schedule

Gab Marcotti talks about Kylian Mbappe's recent knee injury that will have him out for at least three weeks for Real Madrid.

Guardiola on Cherki: Sometimes I want to kiss him, other times shout at him Guardiola on Cherki: Sometimes I want to kiss him, other times shout at him

Pep Guardiola speaks after Rayan Cherki's winning goal in Man City's 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest.

Which striker has had the best start to the 2025-26 season? Which striker has had the best start to the 2025-26 season?

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens debate which midfielder and striker has made the best start to the 2025-26 season.

WCQ - UEFA Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 France 6 +12 16
2 Ukraine 6 -1 10
3 Iceland 6 +2 7
4 Azerbaijan 6 -13 1
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Michael Olise 2 5 0
Jean-Philippe .. 2 3 0
Hugo Ekitike 1 6 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Malo Gusto 2 5 0
Hugo Ekitike 1 6 1
Maghnes Akliou.. 1 5 1