Rabiot backs France's firepower as Senegal opener looms

Rabiot: France are stacked going forward

Adrien Rabiot says this France squad is one of the most attack-heavy he's seen. "I think that we have one of the most well-equipped teams in an attacking sense," he told The Guardian. "We have real threats from the start but also from the bench and that is very important in a World Cup." (1)

With Ousmane Dembélé, Ballon d'Or winner and back-to-back Champions League champion with PSG, leading the line alongside Mbappé, the depth is real. (6) Rabiot added that Rayan Cherki and Lucas Hernández are also in strong form heading into the tournament.

Tchouaméni sets the record straight on Valverde clash

Aurélien Tchouaméni has addressed the altercation with Real Madrid teammate Federico Valverde that made headlines before the World Cup. "What bothered me were the fake stories," he said, dismissing speculation around the incident. (7)

The France vice-captain made clear there is no lingering tension between them.

Senegal opener: Deschamps goes unchanged

Didier Deschamps will field an unchanged starting eleven when France face Senegal in their World Cup opener Tuesday evening. Jules Koundé and Théo Hernandez are both in the lineup. (3)

The coach is betting on stability for the group stage curtain-raiser.

Maignan: leader without the armband

Mike Maignan enters the World Cup as France's undisputed number one. Reports out of the camp describe him as a natural leader whose authority in the squad doesn't depend on wearing the captain's armband. (5)

Zidane to attend Algeria vs Argentina

Zinédine Zidane will be in the stands Wednesday when Algeria face Argentina in their group stage match. The appearance of a likely future France manager at a World Cup game has not gone unnoticed. (2)

Mbappé: I'd change that final result

Kylian Mbappé has opened up about the 2022 World Cup final loss to Argentina. "I would change the result," he said in a wide-ranging interview that also touched on fame and whether he'd ever consider running for the French presidency. (4)