Malo Gusto's proven big match-winning temperament will stand him in good stead as he looks to challenge Jules Kounde for the starting berth as France's right back at the World Cup.

Chelsea's French star ready to attack World Cup with gusto

With the start of the 2026 World Cup in North America now barely three weeks away, we run the rule over the leading contenders at the first-ever 48-team finals (world ranking in brackets):

How are the World Cup favourites shaping up?

Morocco have won the international tug-of-war for highly rated Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who was born in France to Moroccan parents, after Fifa approved his switch of allegiance, handing the Atlas Lions a significant boost just weeks before the World Cup in North America.

Morocco beat France to Ayyoub Bouaddi in major World Cup boost

France coach Didier Deschamps acknowledged his side are among the favourites for the World Cup but urged his players to concentrate on their opening opponents before thinking about advancing deeper into the tournament.

France coach cautions over first-round opponents at World Cup

Kylian Mbappe will spearhead France at the World Cup after national team coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday announced his 26-man squad for this summer's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Mbappe, Dembele head up France squad for 2026 World Cup

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is a doubt for the Clasico on 10 May after his club confirmed on Monday he has sustained a thigh injury.

Mbappe doubt for Clasico after Real Madrid confirm thigh injury

France striker Hugo Ekitike will miss the World Cup, manager Didier Deschamps said on Wednesday, after he reportedly ruptured his Achilles tendon during Liverpool's Champions League defeat by Paris St Germain.

France forward Ekitike to miss World Cup after rupturing Achilles tendon

France forward Hugo Ekitike suffered a ruptured Achilles during Liverpool's Champions League clash against Paris St Germain on Tuesday and will miss the World Cup, French newspapers Le Parisien and L'Equipe reported on Wednesday.

France's Ekitike out of World Cup with ruptured Achilles - reports

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