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Friday, december 12, 2025
FIFA accused of 'monumental betrayal' over latest World Cup 2026 tickets
• 12:35 AM
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Soccer fans on Thursday accused FIFA of a “monumental betrayal” after fresh World Cup ticket prices surfaced, showing steep increases. Germany’s soccer federation said national associations receive 8% of tickets, with group-stage seats priced at $180–$70
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Europa League: Lyon beat Go Ahead Eagles to secure at least a playoff spot
• 12:04 AM
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Lyon lived up to their billing as group leaders on Thursday, defeating Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles 2-1 on Matchday 6 of the Europa League. The win moves OL closer to sealing direct qualification for the round of 16.
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Thursday, december 11, 2025
Wednesday, december 10, 2025
Champions League: City beat Real, Arsenal cruise to a win, Athletic hold PSG
• 11:12 PM
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Erling Haaland’s relentless scoring, Arsenal’s flawless Champions League march and Unai Simon’s heroics headlined a dramatic night of European football on Wednesday. Manchester City edged a faltering Real Madrid to deepen the pressure on Xabi Alonso, Ars
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Champions League: Marseille keep playoff hopes alive as they beat Union Saint-Gilloise
• 6:22 AM
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Olympique de Marseille beat Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise (3-2) on Tuesday. OM now have nine points and are closing in on a playoff spot in the Champions League.
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Champions League: Liverpool edge Inter, Chelsea fall to Atalanta, Barcelona defeat Frankfurt
• 12:01 AM
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Liverpool clinched a 1-0 win at Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday despite the absence of unsettled forward Mohamed Salah. Chelsea fell to Atalanta, while Barcelona defeated Eintracht Frankfurt in a mixed night for Europe’s heavyweights.
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Tuesday, december 9, 2025
Monday, december 8, 2025
Lando Norris clinches his first F1 title at season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
• 11:08 AM
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McLaren driver Lando Norris held his nerve but could not hold back the tears after clinching his first Formula 1 title at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.
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Lando Norris wins first Formula 1 world champion title in Abu Dhabi
• 6:28 AM
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McLaren's Lando Norris finished third in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. He was crowned world champion with a two-point lead over Max Verstappen of Red Bull.
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Sunday, december 7, 2025
McLaren's Lando Norris wins his first Formula 1 world championship
• 2:47 PM
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McLaren driver Lando Norris secured his first Formula 1 championship at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. Although Red Bull’s defending champion Max Verstappen won the race, Norris finished third, just behind his McLaren teammate Oscar Pi
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Les Bleus to play 2026 World Cup matches on East Coast
• 10:57 AM
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A day on from the 2026 World Cup group stage draw in Washington, FIFA unveiled the full match schedule for next year's tournament on Saturday. France will kick off their campaign against Senegal in New York, before travelling to face a play-off winner in
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Saturday, december 6, 2025
2026 FIFA World Cup: Contenders plot path to glory after Trump steals show at draw
• 10:05 AM
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The path to glory at the 2026 World Cup has now been laid out after the contenders discovered their tournament fate at Friday's draw ceremony in Washington which was dominated by Donald Trump. Story by Morgan Ayre.
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France drawn with Senegal and Norway for World Cup group stage
• 9:57 AM
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The group stage draw for next summer's World Cup took place in Washington on Friday, with France placed in Group I alongside Senegal and Norway. Co-hosts Mexico will kick off the tournament against South Africa on June 11, while Argentina will begin thei
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Friday, december 5, 2025
REPLAY - Decoding the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw: expert analysis
• 8:11 PM
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In this special 2-hour edition, we dissect the results of the highly anticipated 2026 World Cup Draw. Sports consultants Karim Baldé and Thando Sibiya offer in-depth commentary and strategic insights on each group as they unfold. From potential powerhous
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is complete – Our analysis
• 7:26 PM
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Discover which teams have been drawn into each group for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. In this video, we break down the group stage, analyze potential matchups, and highlight the teams to watch.
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FIFA World Cup draw: Which group is the 'Group of Death' this time around?
• 7:18 PM
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The 2026 World Cup draw determines where 48 nations will play in next year’s tournament, running from June 11 to July 19. In every World Cup, there’s usually a “Group of Death” — a group where several top teams face off, making it extremely tough to adva
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw begins: How are the groups shaping up?
• 6:54 PM
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The draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway in Washington, DC. What do the twelve groups of four teams look like, and which teams have to worry? Analysis by FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes and sports consultants Karim Baldé and Thando Sibiya.
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Will 2026 be Africa’s year? Experts react to the World Cup draw
• 6:53 PM
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The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, setting the stage for a historic tournament hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
In this special segment, we break down Africa’s chances of going all the way in 2026. Could this be the y
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2026: The most expensive FIFA World Cup ever
• 6:49 PM
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The draw for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup is underway today. The once-every-four-year tournament will be co-hosted by three countries: Mexico, the United Stated and Canada. The final match, however, will be held in New York City and costs could be prohi
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Donald Trump awarded first FIFA 'peace prize' at football World Cup draw
• 6:21 PM
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President Donald Trump was awarded the new FIFA peace prize on Friday at the 2026 World Cup draw — giving the soccer spectacle to set matchups for the quadrennial tournament even more of a Trumpian flair. Trump, who has openly campaigned for the Nobel Pe
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Will 2026 become the year of Lamine Yamal's first FIFA World Cup?
• 6:16 PM
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The 2026 World Cup draw has begun. Among the bookies favorites is Spain. Will the team's star player Lamine Yamal win the World Cup for the first time in his life? Analysis by sports consultants Karim Baldé and Thando Sibiya.
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Donald Trump threatens to move FIFA World Cup games out of Democrat cities
• 5:52 PM
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The draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. A record 48 teams will take part in this summer's tournament. U.S. President Donald Trump is also attending the event. Sports consultants Karim Baldé and
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US President Donald Trump named first winner of FIFA Peace Prize
• 5:32 PM
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FIFA on Friday awarded its first peace prize to US President Donald Trump, who described it as "one of the great honours" of his life. Trump received the prize during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, DC.
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Who are the 48 teams in the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw?
• 5:25 PM
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The draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. A record 64 nations will participate to determine which 48 teams will take the tournament field this summer.
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Draw for 2026 FIFA World Cup kind to favourites but France faces awkward tests
• 5:11 PM
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Friday's FIFA World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC put top teams Argentina, Spain and England in seemingly favourable groups for the 2026 competition which will take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. However, France will fa
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Travel bans, border tensions, ICE raids: Trump’s impact on World Cup plans
• 1:13 PM
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US President Donald Trump takes centre stage at the 2026 World Cup draw on Friday, presiding over a ceremony in Washington, DC designed in part to flatter him. But his hardline policies on immigration and often tense relations with his North American nei
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2026 World Cup draw: Seeds, groups, playoffs... Here's how it works
• 11:02 AM
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With 48 teams in the running, the 2026 World Cup held in the US, Mexico and Canada next summer will be the largest in history – and Friday's draw in Washington, DC is set to be the most complex yet. Here's all you need to know.
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2026 FIFA World Cup draw set for Friday in Washington
• 6:22 AM
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The 2026 World Cup draws nearer. The draw for the tournament will take place this Friday in Washington, with notable attendees including US President Donald Trump. The 48 teams will be divided into 12 groups of four and will then have six months to prepa
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Thursday, december 4, 2025
Wednesday, december 3, 2025
Australia to face New Zealand at Rugby World Cup as France earn dream draw
• 10:29 AM
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Hosts Australia and three-time champions New Zealand were drawn into the same group Wednesday for the expanded Rugby World Cup in 2027, with the winner likely to meet defending champions South Africa in the quarterfinals. France will take on Japan, USA a
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Spain win second consecutive Women's Nations League title, France finish third
• 9:37 AM
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Spain defeated Germany in the Women's Nations League final (3-0) and won the competition for the second consecutive time. Spain forward Claudia Pina scored twice.
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Tuesday, december 2, 2025
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Thursday, november 27, 2025
Judo brings Russian athletes in from the cold despite ongoing war
• 2:57 PM
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The International Judo Federation on Thursday restored Russia’s right to compete under its flag, a move hailed in Moscow as "historic" but condemned by Ukraine as a betrayal of peace as the war continues.
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Olympic flame begins its weather-hit journey to Milan-Cortina 2026
• 10:08 AM
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The Olympic flame for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games began its journey from Olympia using a back-up flame after bad weather disrupted the ceremony. It will travel nearly 12,000 km across Greece and Italy, carried by 10,001 torchbearers, before reach
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Champions League: Liverpool humbled at home by PSV Eindhoven
• 6:28 AM
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With nine defeats in 12 matches, Liverpool are in the midst of their worst run in 71 years. "It's a shock for everyone," admitted head coach Arne Slot after their 4-1 loss to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Wednesday.
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Wednesday, november 26, 2025
Vitinha hat-trick sparks PSG comeback in Champions League thriller over Tottenham
• 10:44 PM
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Midfielder Vitinha scored a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Tottenham Hotspur 5-3 in a thrilling Champions League match on Wednesday. The Portuguese cancelled out Richarlison’s opener before striking again after the break, with
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Marseille defeat Newcastle to keep Champions League dream alive
• 6:32 AM
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In the Champions League, Olympique de Marseille beat Newcastle 2-1 thanks to a brace from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Marseille are 19th in the table and still in contention for a playoff spot.
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Tuesday, november 25, 2025
After defeating Newcastle, Olympique de Marseille revives qualification hopes
• 11:11 PM
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Olympique de Marseille revived their Champions League campaign on Tuesday with a spirited 2–1 comeback against Newcastle United, powered by a second-half brace from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The victory at the Stade Vélodrome halted Newcastle’s winning
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FIFA 2026: World Cup draw to separate Spain, Argentina, France and England until final rounds
• 8:14 PM
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FIFA on Tuesday announced the draw procedure for the expanded 48-team format for the 2026 World Cup, that will keep top the top ranking teams – Spain, Argentina, France and England – separate from each other until the final rounds.
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Marseille aim to keep Champions League qualification hopes alive against Newcastle
• 7:21 AM
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Olympique de Marseille host Newcastle on Tuesday on Matchday 5 of the Champions League. With three points from four games, OM are in danger.
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Monday, november 24, 2025
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Thursday, november 20, 2025
Wednesday, november 19, 2025
Morocco football star Hakimi named African Footballer of the Year
• 8:26 PM
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Achraf Hakimi on Wednesday became the first defender in over half a century to win African Footballer of the Year at the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat, topping Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen after a trophy-filled season with PSG.
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Belgium and Spain qualify for World Cup, with four European spots still up for grabs
• 6:11 AM
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Belgium, Spain and Scotland have qualified for the 2026 World Cup. The 16 European nations that will compete in the playoffs have also been decided. They will hope to take one of the four spots still up for grabs.
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Curacao becomes smallest ever country to qualify for football World Cup
• 3:47 AM
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Curacao on Tuesday became the smallest ever country to qualify for the football World Cup after a 0-0 draw with Jamaica earned the tiny Caribbean nation enough points to squeeze into next year's finals. The 2026 tournament will be held in the United Stat
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Tuesday, november 18, 2025
2026 World Cup: Germany and the Netherlands win to earn qualification
• 6:28 AM
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Germany crushed Slovakia while the Netherlands defeated Lithuania. Both nations have now qualified for the 2026 World Cup.
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French NBA star Wembanyama faces weeks-long injury layoff
• 12:15 AM
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San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is set for a spell on the sidelines after the team confirmed he suffered a left calf strain during Friday’s game against the Golden State Warriors. ESPN reported the 21-year-old centre is expected to miss “a few w
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Monday, november 17, 2025
Sunday, november 16, 2025
World Cup 2026: High stakes for several France players against Azerbaijan
• 9:17 AM
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Already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, France will wrap up their qualifying campaign this Sunday in Baku against Azerbaijan. But there’s still plenty on the line: with just seven months to go before the tournament, this is a prime opportunity for seve
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Depoortère double helps France survive scare from spirited Fiji
• 6:04 AM
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Les Bleus fended off a major scare from Fiji Saturday after the game drew equal following France's early 21-point lead. A pair of crucial tries from centre Nicolas Depoortère secured France's victory and brought the team's four-game losing streak to an e
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Saturday, november 15, 2025
Friday, november 14, 2025
France clinch 2026 World Cup spot on anniversary of Paris attacks
• 6:42 AM
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America, here we come! France secured their place in the 2026 World Cup by beating Ukraine 4-0 at the Parc des Princes. Kylian Mbappé led the team with a brace, reaching a new milestone of 400 career goals. The match featured a tribute before kickoff to
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Spain's disgraced former football boss Rubiales egged by uncle at book presentation
• 12:56 AM
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Former Spanish football association president Luis Rubiales was hit by a flurry of eggs launched by his own uncle at the book launch for his memoir late Thursday. Rubiales was found guilty of sexual assault by Spain's High Court in February after kissing
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Celebrations in Japan as baseballer Shohei Ohtani wins second MVP in a row
• 12:00 AM
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PRESS REVIEW – Friday, November 14: Le Parisien interviews Jesse Hughes, the lead singer of Eagles of Death Metal, who performed at the Bataclan on the night of the Paris attacks. He talks about how that night changed his life forever. Also: Le Temps hea
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