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As France competes in the World Cup quarterfinals on July 9, Shirley, a 96-year-old American and devoted fan, will be cheering them on from home.
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French President Emmanuel Macron convened an interministerial meeting amid ongoing wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of homes and forced evacuations in southwestern France.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 27, 2026, 1:17 PM
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Wildfires near Bordeaux in southwest France and across regions in Spain have forced the evacuation of over 300,000 people amid record-high temperatures and challenging weather conditions.
France 24 English | Jul 27, 2026, 12:17 AM
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Kylian Mbappé’s two goals helped France secure a 3-0 victory over Sweden in the World Cup round of 32, tying Lionel Messi for the tournament’s top scorer and setting up a round of 16 match against Paraguay.
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Didier Deschamps bids farewell as France faces England in the 2026 World Cup third-place match, with Zinedine Zidane poised to succeed him.
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As France and European champions Spain meet in Dallas for a World Cup semifinal spot, France's coach Didier Deschamps emphasizes possession and midfield strength despite injury concerns.
ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 6:14 PM
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As France and Spain gear up for their men's World Cup semi-final in Dallas on July 14, 2026, France emphasizes unity and resilience against racism, while Spain draws on historical strength.
ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 4:10 AM
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Paris celebrates as France secures a semifinal spot for the third consecutive World Cup after defeating Morocco.
France 24 English | Jul 10, 2026, 12:47 PM
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Kylian Mbappé scored and assisted, with Ousmane Dembélé also scoring, as France advances to face Spain or Belgium in the semifinals.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 10, 2026, 12:22 AM
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Mbappé’s penalty ties him with Lionel Messi for the tournament lead as France advances to the quarterfinals after a physical game in Philadelphia.
Fox News Latest | Jul 5, 2026, 3:23 AM
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Kylian Mbappe scores twice to equal Messi in the Golden Boot race as France advances to the round of 16 with a commanding win.
Al Jazeera | Jul 1, 2026, 1:49 AM
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Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Bradley Barcola added a goal as France dominated Sweden 3-0, with Michael Olise providing key assists to secure a last-16 spot.
Al Jazeera | Jun 30, 2026, 11:29 PM
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Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France maintained a perfect World Cup record, defeating Sweden 3-0 in the round of 32 and setting up a last-16 clash with Paraguay.
CNA Latest News | Jun 30, 2026, 11:24 PM
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High winds continue to drive wildfires near Bordeaux in France and across Spain, leading to ongoing evacuations and warnings from government officials.
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In the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff, England secured third place with a 6-4 victory over France, while Kylian Mbappé set a new tournament scoring record.
France 24 English | Jul 19, 2026, 6:55 AM%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M0%20706%20L1536%20432%20L1536%201024%20L0%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23f3f5f7%22%20opacity%3D%220.18%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M1060%200%20L1536%200%20L1536%201024%20L1250%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23cc0000%22%20opacity%3D%220.38%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Crect%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%2288%22%20width%3D%22210%22%20height%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23cc0000%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Ctext%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%22164%22%20fill%3D%22%23ffffff%22%20font-family%3D%22Arial%2C%20Helvetica%2C%20sans-serif%22%20font-size%3D%2264%22%20font-weight%3D%22900%22%3EUS%3C%2Ftext%3E%0A%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
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A Pew Research Center survey reveals a significant shift in global opinion, with China surpassing the US in favorability across most surveyed countries.
Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 1:51 AM
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For the first time in two decades, global opinion favors China over the US, with Xi Jinping receiving higher approval than Donald Trump in most surveyed countries.
CNA Latest News | Jul 16, 2026, 12:42 AM
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A dispute over a new chicken restaurant in Saint-Ouen highlights broader issues of eating habits, urban development, and social inequality in France ahead of the 2027 presidential elections.
France 24 English | Jul 15, 2026, 6:56 PM
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Brisbane prop Payne Haas has dismissed reports of switching back to Australia, affirming his dedication to representing Samoa in the upcoming World Cup.
ABC Australia News | Jul 13, 2026, 6:29 AM
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Despite scoring only once in the 2026 World Cup, Spanish star Lamine Yamal emphasizes team success over individual scoring as Spain advances.
Al Jazeera | Jul 11, 2026, 5:23 AM
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Following France’s advancement to the semifinals, Spain and Belgium face off in a pivotal World Cup quarterfinal match with key players Mikel Oyarzabal and Romelu Lukaku expected to shine.
Fox News Latest | Jul 10, 2026, 5:00 PM
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France captain Kylian Mbappé critiques his missed penalty against Morocco and comments on the 2026 French squad's performance.
France 24 English | Jul 10, 2026, 4:38 AM
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France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals and will face either Spain or Belgium in the semifinals.
Al Jazeera | Jul 10, 2026, 12:31 AM
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Mbappé scored his eighth tournament goal after missing an earlier penalty, helping France secure a quarter-final win over Morocco and advance to face Spain or Belgium.
France 24 English | Jul 9, 2026, 11:38 PM