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Join our writers as they continue to the countdown to the World Cup ahead of the opening ceremony on Thursday. Iran says ticket allocation withdrawn 09:47 Staying on the “football and politics don’t mix” tip,
William Saliba has passed fit to play for France at the World Cup and should start in their last friendly before the tournament against Northern Ireland in Lille.
Kylian Mbappé vs. Erling Haaland has the makings of a historic clash in the opening rounds of the World Cup. Who you got?
France vs. Côte d’Ivoire promises to be an intriguing encounter as both sides continue their preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
Michael Olise completed his hat-trick with a brilliant curler as France beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in Lille. It was also the last game on French soil for coach Didier Deschamps, who steps down following the World Cup after 14 years in charge of Les Bleus.
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