Didier Deschamps

France have replaced their longest-serving manager with a figure who carries unusual authority in the shirt and on the touchline. This article explains why Zidane’s appointment creates immediate expectation,…

This semi-final had been sold as the standout fixture of the World Cup, and it never arrived as one. This covers Mikel Oyarzabal's early penalty, Pedro Porro's clinical second, the chances missed at both ends,…

France came to Philadelphia as the tournament's outstanding team and left it having won the sort of match that outstanding teams do not always enjoy. Paraguay, who had knocked out Germany a round earlier,…

France needed a win to reach the last 32 and got one with the minimum of fuss, but the night in Philadelphia will be remembered for the weather as much as the football. This piece covers Kylian Mbappe's…

France opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Senegal, but the game's defining moment had nothing to do with the goals. A VAR ruling in the 58th minute that denied Kylian Mbappe a penalty…