Ousmane Dembele’s name has been conspicuously absent from France’s squad list ahead of their 2026 World Cup Qualifier against Ukraine at the Parc des Princes — and fans are wondering why.

Even though Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior are teammates at Real Madrid, they could face each other just before the 2026 World Cup. France and Brazil have reportedly arranged a friendly match in preparation for the anticipated tournament.

France host Ukraine in a crucial Matchday 5 clash of the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers. Viewers in the United States can watch the action live across several television and streaming platforms.

A teammate of Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid could miss France’s match against Ukraine in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

As part of the preparation for the 2026 World Cup, reports raise that Lionel Messi's Argentina could end up facing Kylian Mbappe’s France once again.

Despite his legendary status as a coach at Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane has stayed away from soccer since 2021. However, the Frenchman recently broke his silence regarding his future, announcing a surprising professional decision.

After the 2026 World Cup, France manager Didier Deschamps could end up facing Cristiano Ronaldo with reports linking him to a Saudi Pro League rival.

Senegal have called up two young Ligue 1 stars ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, meaning they will not be available to represent Kylian Mbappe’s France.

The Paris Saint-Germain winger, fresh off his Ballon d’Or triumph, had barely returned to full form when another cruel twist of fate struck under the lights of the Parc des Princes.

AC Milan want to avoid a situation similar to that of Christian Pulisic, and will reportedly begin talks with France ahead of the World Cup qualifiers.

In just over a decade, Kylian Mbappe has emerged as one of the world's top players, despite not yet securing a Ballon d'Or. Marcel Desailly, a 1998 World Cup winner, discusses a key attribute the Real Madrid star needs to elevate to clinch the desired award.

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, several national teams have already punched their tickets to the tournament. While others await confirmation, 2002 World Cup champion Ricardo Kaka has identified four frontrunners for the title, even though only two have qualified so far.

After years of injury setbacks, former Barcelona star Samuel Umtiti decided to end his soccer career. Not long after this choice, the Frenchman has already taken a surprising professional turn.

Colombia U20 take on France U20 in the 2025 U20 World Cup third-place match. Here’s everything you need to know, including kickoff details and how to watch the action live on television and streaming services.

With the October international break over, Lionel Messi’s Argentina is set to surpass Kylian Mbappé’s France in the FIFA Rankings.