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Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele struggling to find role in France team

If Ousmane Dembele arrived at the World Cup hoping his last two club ⁠seasons would finally establish him as one of the cornerstones of Didier Deschamps' France side, the tournament's opening match has instead reinforced a ‌familiar question - where exactly does he fit in this team?

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Deschamps gives 'piece of his mind' to inspire France to win over Senegal

France manager Didier Deschamps admitted he delivered some ⁠home truths to his players at halftime during their 3-1 World Cup victory over Senegal on Tuesday, ‌after a lifeless opening 45 minutes.

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France coach Didier Deschamps outlines Senegal qualities ahead of World Cup clash

France head coach Didier Deschamps has discussed Senegal’s strong areas as the two sides prepare to face off in their 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage fixture against France at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday.

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Football Spirit: The Netherlands' national trauma & the French pursuit of immortality

While one football powerhouse is chasing absolute historical immortality, the other is desperately trying to shake off the trauma of unfinished business. The final episode of our unique Football Spirit series charts the journey of the last two of the eight main giants ahead of the upcoming World Cup: France and the Netherlands. While the French, led by pragmatic strategist Didier Deschamps, are eager to rewrite the history books, the Dutch want to finally turn their famed attacking beauty into real gold. What exactly will be the main storyline for both nations on the biggest stage?

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France coach Didier Deschamps challenges Michael Olise to play leading role at World Cup

France coach Didier Deschamps challenged forward Michael Olise to make his mark at the World Cup after he hit a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over Northern Ireland in Lille on Monday.

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Olise nets stunning hat-trick as France head for World Cup with victory over Northern Ireland

Michael Olise’s first senior international hat-trick ensured Didier Deschamps’ final home game as France manager ended with a 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland.

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France boss Deschamps gives positive update on key defender Saliba's fitness

France coach Didier Deschamps has provided a reassuring fitness update on William Saliba ahead of the team’s World Cup opener against Senegal.

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France defender William Saliba 'fine' following injury scare, says Didier Deschamps

France coach Didier Deschamps said on Wednesday that defender William Saliba is "fine" despite reports he was a doubt for the World Cup with a back injury.

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Camavinga out, Crystal Palce duo in: Deschamps announces France squad for World Cup

Didier Deschamps has revealed the France squad for the upcoming World Cup, with Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga a notable omission.

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Randal Kolo Muani included in France squad ahead of Brazil & Colombia friendlies

Randal Kolo Muani was handed another ⁠opportunity to stake his claim for a World Cup place after Didier Deschamps ‌named the forward in an expanded 27-man France squad ‌for this month’s friendlies against Brazil ‌and Colombia.