Ousmane Dembele — France forward who scored a hat-trick in group play and added a goal in France's quarter-final win over Morocco at the 2026 World Cup.
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Joy Online
… France began to make inroads after the restart, with Ousmane Dembele firing into the side netting following a quickly taken corner. …
Mbappe strikes again to send France throughJoy Online
… Minutes later, Michael Olise hit the foot of the upright with an audacious scissor kick from just inside the penalty area, before Ousmane Dembele smashed the rebound wide. …
Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into last 16Joy Online
… He is now two strikes ahead of superstar quartet Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Vinicius Junior and Erling Haaland in the adidas Golden Boot race. …
Magic Messi strikes again in Argentina victoryJoy Online
France have won all three group games at a FIFA World Cup for the first time since first winning the trophy on home soil in 1998 – and they did so thanks to a historic hat-trick by Ousmane Dembele. …
Dembele hits terrific treble as France top groupThe Ghanaian Times
… France emerged from the extended break with renewed conviction but were gifted a second goal Iraq keeper Ahmed Basil failed to control a short goal-kick taken by defender Zaid Tahseen and Ousmane Dembele teed up Mbappe for a simple finish. …
Mbappe double sends France into knockout roundsJoy Online
… France emerged from the extended break with renewed conviction but were gifted a second goal – Iraq keeper Ahmed Basil failed to control a short goal-kick taken by defender Zaid Tahseen and Ousmane Dembele teed up Mbappe for a simple finish. …
World Cup: Mbappe brace as France beat Iraq after two hour delayDaily Guide
… France’s explosive second-half performance came after a dire first-half showing during which they only mustered one shot despite head coach Didier Deschamps naming a front four of Mbappe, Olise, Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue. …
Kylian Mbappe Becomes France Leading ScorerJoy Online
… For a while, the Lions of Teranga looked capable of securing another memorable victory against the two-time winners, whose star-studded front four of Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Michael Olise failed to click in the first half. …
Kylian Mbappe France’s all-time top scorer in win over SenegalJoy Online
… The 27-year-old Real Madrid striker has faced scrutiny over both his performances and leadership for club and country, with international team-mate Ousmane Dembele publicly backing him, saying that the criticism had gone “too far”. …
France star Mbappe vows to increase defensive workJoy Online
France forward Ousmane Dembele has defended his national team captain, Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has gone “too far”. …
Critics of Mbappe have gone ‘too far’, says DembeleEngland secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating France 6-4 in a bronze-medal playoff in Miami, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham setting a new England World Cup scoring record.
20 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
England secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating France 6-4 in a bronze-medal playoff in Miami, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham setting a new England World Cup scoring record.
20 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup with 10 goals in eight games, becoming the first player to win the award twice and extending his men's World Cup all-time top scorer record to 22 goals.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
England defeated France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze final at Miami Stadium, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham securing victory as France mounted a comeback inspired by Kylian Mbappe.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a 2-0 semi-final victory over France, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal's first-half penalty and Pedro Porro's second-half strike securing the win on Tuesday night.
16 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
France lost 2-0 to Spain in the World Cup semi-final, ending Didier Deschamps' 13-year tenure as manager. Deschamps, who won the World Cup as both player (1998) and manager (2018), will manage his final match in Saturday's third-place play-off.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain defeated France in the semi-final with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, advancing to the World Cup final on Sunday. The Spanish side controlled the match with disciplined defending and will face the winner of Saturday's other semi-final.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
France and Spain meet in a World Cup semifinal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with France led by Kylian Mbappé (eight goals in six games) and Spain relying on possession-based football under Luis de la Fuente.
14 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kylian Mbappe scored his eighth goal of the World Cup and Ousmane Dembele added a second as France defeated Morocco to advance to the semi-finals, with Mbappe now level with Lionel Messi's tournament tally.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
France will play Morocco in today's World Cup quarter-final, a rematch of the 2022 semi-final. Morocco arrive as confident contenders after winning their group unbeaten and defeating Canada 3-0 in the last 16, presenting a different challenge than France's previous knockout opponents.
9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
France and Morocco meet in a World Cup semi-final rematch in Boston on Thursday, with the winner advancing to the final four. France have won 11 of their last 12 competitive matches and are favored, led by coach Didier Deschamps in what will be his final tournament.
9 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Kylian Mbappe scored his seventh goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as France defeated Paraguay to advance to the quarter-finals, where they will face Morocco. Mbappe's second-half penalty proved decisive in the Round of 16 encounter at Philadelphia Stadium.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France defeated Sweden 3-0 to advance to the last 16, with Mbappe becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches with 10 goals and sharing the Golden Boot lead at the tournament with six goals.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 in Dallas, netting an 80th-minute free-kick to extend his streak to seven consecutive World Cup games with a goal. With top spot already secured, Messi was rested initially before being brought on after an hour to help restore Argentina's two-goal advantage.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
France won all three group games at a FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998, with Ousmane Dembele scoring the second-fastest World Cup hat-trick of all time. Dembele broke his major tournament goal drought this week and now has four goals on the world stage.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice to move joint-second in the all-time World Cup goalscoring list with 16 goals as France beat Iraq in a weather-delayed match in Philadelphia. The second half was delayed more than two hours due to lightning strikes in the area.
24 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France defeated Iraq in Philadelphia after a weather delay interrupted the second half for more than two hours due to lightning strikes. Mbappe now has 16 World Cup goals in 16 games, two behind Lionel Messi's all-time record.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe became France's all-time leading scorer with 58 goals after scoring twice in a 3-1 World Cup Group I win over Senegal, with his second goal coming in stoppage time. He now has 14 World Cup goals, two behind Miroslav Klose and level with Lionel Messi.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France beat Senegal 3–1 in their World Cup opener, with his second goal lifting him to 58 goals for Les Bleus, surpassing Olivier Giroud's former record.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
France captain Kylian Mbappé has pledged to increase his defensive efforts as the two-time world champions begin their World Cup campaign against Senegal on Tuesday, acknowledging criticism over his performances both at Real Madrid and for his country.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
France forward Ousmane Dembele has defended national team captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has gone "too far" and that he remains an incredible player and good person off the pitch.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise scored three goals in France's 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over Northern Ireland, prompting coach Didier Deschamps to praise his form and confidence ahead of the tournament.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
France coach Didier Deschamps praised Bayern Munich's Michael Olise after he scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up victory over Northern Ireland, backing him to make an impact at the tournament. William Saliba returned from injury as France prepare for their World Cup opener against Senegal on June 16.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Striker Oumar Diakité says Cote d'Ivoire will approach their June 4 friendly against France as a high-stakes match rather than routine preparation, despite France being his pick for World Cup favourites. Both teams will use the encounter at Nantes to prepare for their respective World Cup groups.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Hundreds of football fans gathered at T-Havana in Tema on Saturday to watch the UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal via the Asempa FM UCL Fun Day. PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties after the match ended 1–1, prompting wild celebrations from PSG supporters at the venue.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal lost to Paris St-Germain in a Champions League final penalty shootout, with Gabriel Magalhaes missing the decisive spot-kick, despite taking an early lead through Kai Havertz in Budapest. The defeat denied Mikel Arteta's side a league and European double after they lifted the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal in a penalty shootout to retain the UEFA Champions League title, with the match ending 1–1 after extra time. The final was broadcast live at Hitz FM's Rep Ur Jersey event at the Aviation Social Centre in Accra, where fans gathered to watch.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Forward Ousmane Dembele was substituted as a precautionary measure during PSG's 2-1 defeat to Paris FC on Sunday due to a muscle strain in his right calf and will receive treatment over the next few days ahead of the Champions League final on 30 May.
19 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ousmane Dembele was withdrawn as a precaution during PSG's 2-1 Ligue 1 defeat to Paris FC on Sunday due to a muscle strain in his right calf, and will receive treatment over the next few days. The 29-year-old forward faces upcoming Champions League and World Cup commitments.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ousmane Dembélé of Paris Saint-Germain won Ligue 1's player of the season award for the second consecutive year, limiting him to nine league starts despite injuries. PSG has claimed the award for the 10th straight time.
13 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Paris St-Germain advanced to the Champions League final against Arsenal after defeating Bayern Munich on aggregate in their semi-final. PSG won the second leg 1–0, with Ousmane Dembele scoring in the third minute, and will face Arsenal in Budapest on 30 May.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →