France brace for England showdown in World Cup quarterfinal
DOHA: Defending champions France take on England in a mouthwatering World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday that pits superstar Kylian Mbappe against a forward lineup packed with youthful zest.
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France hoping Mbappe will be enough to match England's impressive depth
DOHA : All eyes will be on Kylian Mbappe once again as France take on England in a mouthwatering World Cup quarter-final clash but the defending champions must hope their lack of options from the bench will not be exposed on Saturday.
World Cup 2022: Which major players are missing FIFA tournament?
Following is a list of players who have been ruled out or are doubtful through injury for the World Cup, which runs through Dec. 18.
Analysis:'Superman' to the rescue again, but Ecuador no one-man band
DOHA : Veteran striker Enner Valencia, who has gone from selling cows' milk for his first boots to scoring Ecuador's last six World Cup goals, is rightly hailed as "Superman" at home.
Varane 'fit and ready' to face Denmark at World Cup, says Deschamps
The Manchester United defender was left out of the holders' 4-1 stroll in their Group D opener against Australia but Deschamps said he was fit to play before that match and could feature at the 974 Stadium on Saturday.
Rabiot's spectacular renaissance continues at the World Cup
DOHA : France midfielder Adrien Rabiot is enjoying quite the renaissance at the World Cup, four years after refusing to be called up as a reserve player for the tournament in Russia.
France demolish Australia to begin World Cup defence in style
Olivier Giroud equalled France's all-time goalscoring record as his brace helped the holders recover from an early scare to make light work of Australia and begin their World Cup defence with a comfortable victory.
Giroud equals Henry goalscoring record as World Cup holders France sink Australia
Olivier Giroud joined Thierry Henry as France's all-time leading goalscorer with a brace as holders France recovered to beat Australia 4-1 and get their defence of the World Cup off to a winning start Tuesday.