Desire Doue — France forward, scored in 4-1 World Cup win over Norway.
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The Standard
… herto sparkling French campaign full of offensive pyrotechnics fizzled out like a dud Bastille Day firework in a painful 2-0 defeat that is likely to tarnish the legacy of coach Didier Deschamps.Between them, Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola and Desire Doue …
France fireworks fizzle as Spain advance to World Cup finalCitizen Digital
… Deschamps threw on Desire Doue for Bradley Barcola in the 57th minute in a bid to supercharge his attack but a minute later they were 2-0 down after a stunning team goal for Luis de la Fuente's men. …
Spain beat France 2-0 to reach World Cup finalThe Standard
… The excellent Bounou frequently kept France at bay in the first half, notably tipping a Desire Doue shot around the post after Bouaddi was robbed of the ball. …
Mbappe strikes again as France beat Morocco to reach World Cup semi-finalsThe Standard
… Paraguay frustrated them for 70 sweltering minutes in Philadelphia until a video review awarded Desire Doue a penalty, and Kylian Mbappé does not miss penalties that carry his country. …
Mbappe v Hakimi: Friends off the pitch, rivals in the quartersCitizen Digital
… Kylian Mbappe decided the game with a penalty in the 70th minute on a sweltering afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, following a foul on Desire Doue. …
Deschamps hails France for staying cool in World Cup win over ParaguayCitizen Digital
… Kylian Mbappe decided the game with a penalty in the 70th minute on a sweltering afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, following a foul on Desire Doue. …
Deschamps hails France for staying cool in World Cup win over ParaguayCitizen Digital
… But the introduction of substitute Desire Doue for left winger Bradley Barcola in the 61st minute led to the breakthrough. …
France battle past Paraguay to set up Morocco World Cup showdownCitizen Digital
… Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter (From L) French national football team forward Bradley Barcola, defender Willliam Saliba, forward Kylian Mbappe, midfielder Rayan Cherki, head coach Didier Deschamps and forward Desire Doue …
France's Barcola expecting physical Paraguay clash at World CupCitizen Digital
… A bench containing Rayan Cherki, Desire Doue and Jean-Philippe Mateta gives Deschamps options most opponents can only envy. …
France wary of Paraguay revenge mission amid World Cup hypeCitizen Digital
… France will be fully expected to win and march on. - Olise on another planet - Mbappe and Olise were again central figures, with Ousmane Dembele also showing flashes of his brilliance while Barcola was preferred to Desire Doue as the fourth forward. …
Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into World Cup last 16France, which had scored 16 goals in six matches before the semi-final, suffered a 2-0 defeat to Spain at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with French attackers Mbappé and teammates unable to break through Spain's midfield control.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
France, which had scored 16 goals in six matches before the semi-final, suffered a 2-0 defeat to Spain at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with French attackers Mbappé and teammates unable to break through Spain's midfield control.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final on July 14, 2026, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal (penalty) and Pedro Porro, progressing to face either England or Argentina in the final.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappe scored a brilliant curling finish after an earlier missed penalty to lead France to a 2-0 victory over Morocco in their World Cup quarter-final, with Ousmane Dembele adding a second goal. France will face Spain or Belgium in the semi-finals next Tuesday in Dallas.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
France and Morocco will meet in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on July 9, 2026, revisiting their 2022 semi-final encounter in Qatar where France won 2-0. Morocco advanced by defeating Canada 3-0 while France edged Paraguay 1-0 in the round of 16.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
France coach Didier Deschamps praised his team for maintaining composure against an aggressive Paraguay side in hot conditions at the 2026 World Cup. Kylian Mbappe scored the decisive penalty in the 70th minute to secure France's passage to the quarter-finals.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France coach Didier Deschamps praised his team for maintaining composure against an aggressive Paraguay side in the World Cup round of 16, with Kylian Mbappé scoring the decisive penalty in the 70th minute at Philadelphia.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappe scored a 70th-minute penalty as France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the World Cup round of 16, advancing to a quarterfinal matchup against Morocco on Saturday.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France forward Bradley Barcola warned that Paraguay would bring a physical approach in the World Cup last 16 on Saturday in Philadelphia. Barcola noted Paraguay's shock penalty win over Germany showed France must be ready to endure a tough match despite being overwhelming favourites.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France arrive at the World Cup as the tournament's most feared attacking force, having won all four matches and scored 13 goals, but coach Didier Deschamps and Kylian Mbappe have warned that acclaim and records mean little if they fail to stay grounded against Paraguay in Saturday's last-16 clash.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France beat Sweden 3-0 in a World Cup last-32 match, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice and Michael Olise assisting, to advance to a last-16 clash with Paraguay. Mbappe's two goals moved him level with Lionel Messi on six goals in the golden boot race.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay. Mbappé moved level with Lionel Messi on six goals in the golden boot race.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
Ousmane Dembele scored three goals in 26 first-half minutes as France defeated Norway 4-1, with a late Desire Doue header completing the win. France advanced as Group I winners with three straight victories.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France defeated Norway 4-1 to clinch top spot in World Cup Group I. Senegal kept their hopes of advancing with a victory over Iraq.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th cap with two goals as France defeated Iraq 3-0 in a World Cup match delayed two hours by a severe storm in Philadelphia. Ousmane Dembele scored the other goal for France, with Mbappe moving to 16 career World Cup goals.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
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11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France coach Didier Deschamps praised Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise after he scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up victory over Northern Ireland, with Deschamps saying the team will need Olise to perform at that level in the tournament.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France coach Didier Deschamps said defender William Saliba is "fine" despite reports he was a doubt for the World Cup with a back injury. Saliba has rejoined the France squad at their pre-tournament camp and is expected to have his workload managed as a precaution ahead of a warm-up match against Ivory Coast.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles by defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missing from the spot. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday's final in Budapest. Arsenal, seeking their first Champions League trophy after winning the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years, aim to dethrone the French champions.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years in the Champions League era.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain face off in the Champions League final in Budapest, with the match potentially decided by the performances of their star wingers—Bukayo Saka for Arsenal and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for PSG, who has scored 10 goals in the competition including seven in the knockout phase.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal aim to win the Champions League by defeating defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, who are chasing back-to-back titles in Budapest on Saturday under coach Luis Enrique.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele was named Ligue 1 player of the year for the second consecutive year, becoming the fifth player to win back-to-back awards. The 28-year-old has scored 10 goals and six assists this season despite an injury-plagued campaign with just nine Ligue 1 starts.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain knocked out Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate in their semi-final, winning the second leg 1-1 in Munich on May 6, 2026, to set up a Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30 in Budapest.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain fielded a second-string lineup and drew 2-2 with Lorient in Ligue 1 on Saturday, throwing away the lead twice despite goals from Ibrahim Mbaye and Warren Zaire-Emery. The result leaves PSG seven points clear in the title race as they prepare to face Bayern Munich away in the Champions League semi-final second leg on Wednesday, having won 5-4 at home in the first leg.
3 May 2026 · The Standard →
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, with Ousmane Dembele scoring a penalty and adding another goal. The match was described as a breathless display of attacking football between two teams with world-class attacking players.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →