Spain and England will face each other in the next edition of the UEFA Nations League following Thursday's draw, which also threw up a clash between France and Italy while Germany and the Netherlands will renew their rivalry.

England and Spain drawn together in UEFA Nations League

France will not be taking Wales lightly this weekend, attack coach Patrick Arlettaz said on Tuesday, despite their wildly differing fortunes in their Six Nations openers.

France vow not to take Wales lightly in Six Nations

France's sports minister said she does not anticipate her country pulling out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup – largely being played in the United States this summer – over President Donald Trump's threats toward France.

France doesn't intend to boycott World Cup over Greenland

France's World Cup squad will be based in Boston, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Friday.

France to be based in Boston for World Cup

Trophy contenders Brazil, France, Croatia and Colombia will tune up for this summer's FIFA World Cup in North America by playing friendlies in the United States in March.

Brazil, France, others plan pre-World Cup friendlies in the US

Ahead of Friday's 2026 World Cup draw, AFP Sport runs the rule over the leading contenders at the first-ever 48-team finals to take place across North America next June and July.

How are the 2026 World Cup favourites shaping up?

FIFA revealed on Tuesday that the top four seeded nations at the 2026 World Cup will occupy two separate halves of the draw for the expanded 48-team tournament, meaning they could avoid facing each other until the semifinal stage.

FIFA to keep top seeds apart in expanded 2026 World Cup draw

France will warm up for next year's World Cup by meeting Brazil and Colombia in two friendly internationals in the United States next March, French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo announced on Friday.

France to face Brazil and Colombia in March

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Highlights from the match between Croatia and France which took place at Stadion Poljud.

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France v Israel | Match Highlights | UEFA Nations League

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Belgium v France | Match Highlights | UEFA Nations League

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