Soccer

Argentina and France will go head-to-head in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final with both nations bidding to secure their third title – and there are plenty of other storylines adding spice to this iconic fixture. Will Lionel Messi get his crowning moment? Can Kylian Mbappe confirm himself as the …

Rumours surfaced on Thursday that France could recall Karim Benzema for the World Cup final, but Eurosport’s French office denied he is even needed. The 34-year-old Real Madrid striker suffered a thigh injury on eve of the World Cup in Qatar, and it was assumed that Benzema would miss the …

Morocco and Croatia begin their World Cup campaigns at the Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday in what looks set to be a very competitive and intriguing match. The opening game of Group F will be only the second meeting between the two nations, with the only other clash coming over …

France’s build-up to the World Cup was dominated by talk of the so-called “holders’ curse” and Didier Deschamps’ uncertain future. A few weeks later Les Bleus are on the verge of becoming the first reigning champions to reach the World Cup final since Brazil in 1998 – you have to …

Argentina, Croatia, France and Morocco carved four unique paths to the 2022 FIFA World Cup semifinals. Argentina benefited from some magic out of Lionel Messi and calmness in penalty kicks, especially in the quarterfinal classic against the Netherlands, to continue their search for their first World Cup crown since 1986. …