Cover image: France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappé and forward #11 Michael Olise take part in an MD-1 training session at the Southern Methodist University (SMU) in University Park, Texas on July 13, 2026 on the eve of the 2026 World Cup football tournament semi-final match between France and Spain. © Franck Fife, AFP

World Cup 2026: France aim for third consecutive final against Spain

14 Jul 2026, 07:31 · France 24

Lucas Digne is set to return to Paris Saint-Germain, which he left in 2016. Belgian player Thorgan Hazard has signed a two-season contract with RC Lens. In rugby, France beat New Zealand (26–22) in the semi-final of the U20 World Cup and will face South Africa in the final. Erling Haaland and the Norwegian team have returned home following the World Cup.