Ballon d’Or race reaches World Cup final
The champions of the world will be crowned in Moscow on Sunday, when France take on Croatia at the World Cup final at Luzhniki Stadium.
Can Croatia cement their spot as the ‘Golden Generation?’
Belgium failed to deliver the goods against France, but Croatia’s historic victory against England gives hope to the ‘Golden Generation’ moniker, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
Kane, Modric lead list of Golden Ball contenders
With Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar all out of the World Cup, a number of stars will have the opportunity to make their mark by winning the Golden Ball. DEAN WORKMAN explores.
France need Griezmann to be at his best
France were not wholly convincing against Uruguay, but Antoine Griezmann looks capable of dragging them all the way in Russia.
Highlights: France vs Uruguay
France moved into the semi-finals of the World Cup with a remarkably straightforward 2-0 defeat of a subdued Uruguay on Friday.
France advance to World Cup semi-finals
France booked their spot in the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Uruguay courtesy of goals by Raphaël Varane and Antoine Griezmann.
Highlights: France vs Argentina
Kylian Mbappe upstaged Lionel Messi as France recorded a 4-3 win over Argentina in a topsy-turvy last-16 clash to open the knockout stages at the World Cup.
Mbappe double shatters Messi’s World Cup dreams
Kylian Mbappe bagged a brace as France claimed a remarkable 4-3 victory over Lionel Messi’s Argentina to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Cup on Saturday.
France, Argentina struggling under pressure
There probably won’t be another match at the 2018 World Cup that pits two squads as talented as Argentina and France against each other. On paper, it’s a tie befitting a final.
Watch: France, Denmark play to goalless stalemate
The first 0-0 of the World Cup means both Denmark and France will be playing in the round of 16.