Football: France women defeat Ireland and qualify for 2027 World Cup
The French women’s team secured their place at the 2027 World Cup with a 1-0 win over Ireland. They will be competing in their fifth consecutive World Cup.

France 24 · "FOOTBALL" · 총 27건
필터 보기현재 지수
43.4
0 = 부정 우세
50 = 중립
100 = 긍정 우세
최근 7일 기준 308건을 분석한 결과, 뉴스 심리지수는 43.4(약한 부정)입니다. 긍정 40건(13.0%)·중립 127건(41.2%)·부정 141건(45.8%)이며, 부정 비중이 근소하게 높습니다. 성향 지수는 종합 0.0(중도 균형)입니다.
The French women’s team secured their place at the 2027 World Cup with a 1-0 win over Ireland. They will be competing in their fifth consecutive World Cup.

Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from entering the United States, world football's governing body FIFA said on Monday. A FIFA spokesperson confirmed in a statement that Artan would play no part in the World Cup. Artan would have been the first Somali to referee at a World Cup.

Iran's allocation of fan tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the start of the tournament, the country's football federation said Tuesday, in the latest controversy surrounding the Iranian squad as it prepares to play its group matches on US soil.

A Somali referee has been prevented from officiating at the World Cup after he was refused entry into the US. This comes as many fans having bought tickets for the competitions have also seen their visa demands refused, and Iran's football federation claims its ticket allocation was withdrawn days before kickoff. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley looks at the impact of the US's travel restrictions and war in Iran on the competition.

Morocco are playing five-time world champions Brazil in their opening World Cup match on June 13, with fans hopeful following the team's success in the Africa Football Cup of Nations a few months prior. They will also be facing Scotland and Haiti.

Football: a force for social cohesion and unity among peoples. But to fully experience that passion and those emotions, World Cup fans making the trip should expect a hefty bill. Airfare prices are skyrocketing during the tournament. Stadium seats can cost up to 5,000 euros and getting there from your hotel will cost astronomical sums as well.
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro criticised US President Donald Trump on Thursday for supporting hard-right presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, a lawyer – and fervent Trump supporter – who made a fortune representing drug-trafficking paramilitaries, fraudsters and football stars.
Historically, the Mexican national team – known as ‘El Tri’ – has never exactly been renowned for its sporting achievements. The country reached the quarter-finals in 1970 and 1986. However, football is part of everyday life in every family and every village in Mexico. On 11 June, the country will host its third World Cup, a first in history, much to the delight of an entire nation that lives and breathes football.
Across Africa, many believe it will be difficult for fans to get visas to the World Cup. The fear is growing in Senegal – who were put on the United States immigration blacklist in late 2025 by Donald Trump. Senegalese nationals are no longer eligible for a US visa except in a few limited cases and visa applications have been systematically rejected since then. Even 6 members of the executive committee of the Senegalese Football Federation were denied entry to the United States.
⚽ 🇺🇸 They may play Europe’s favorite sport, but more and more football stars are taking inspiration from across the Atlantic. Neymar, Tchouaméni, Griezmann… why are so many football players embracing US culture?
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to kick off across the North American continent, hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Thando Sibiya, Sports Presenter and Journalist. While the tournament was initially met with great fanfare: an expanded 48-country tournament hosted by three countries, Sibiya warns that the "deplorable issues" and multiple controversies risk "killing the ambiance" and keeping football fans and country supporters away. From exorbitant ticket prices to Donald Trump's hard-line immigration policies, many fans will now be forced to follow their team from their home country. This could very well be 'one of the least anticipated World Cups of this era', laments Sibiya.
⚽ Cabo Verde, #Brazil, South Africa... National teams are beginning to arrive in North America ahead of the 2026 football #WorldCup, due to start on June 11.
In tonight's edition, many in Kinshasa stayed home in protest at the possibility of their leader running for a third term. Also, hundreds of Malawians and others in South Africa flee for their lives as groups of xenophobic locals reportedly go door to door in the Western Cape with their threats. And Senegalese fans are worried they won't make it to the football World Cup as visa applications have been systematically rejected since the end of last year.
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 3, 2026: The British front pages discuss the murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak after the release of shocking police bodycam footage. Next, the Trump administration's appointment of the new director of national intelligence is getting a lot of coverage. Also, The Times reveals that a Chinese state-linked tech company is using AI to predict who might become a dissident. Finally, football and fashion mix on the way to the World Cup.
Nearly 900 people have been arrested in riots that broke out after Paris Saint-Germain club won the coveted Champions League for a second consecutive year over the weekend. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Mateusz Grodecki, Associate Professor at The Maria Grzegorzewska University, says that football violence "is about proving one's masculinity and the excitement that violence provides to one's life".
French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron visited the country's national football team ahead of their departure for the World Cup. France are one of the favourites going into the competition. This will be the final major tournament for head coach Didier Deschamps, after 14 years in charge of the national team.
Players of Paris Saint Germain are due to receive a heroes welcome this Sunday in Paris after winning their second consecutive Champions League trophy. Post-match celebrations brought some 20,000 fans to the Champs Elysees, with police making over 400 arrests after festive unrest nationwide. Some commentators say it confirms PSG as one of the greatest clubs in football history. Does Eurosport journalist Ruben Slagter agree?
Arsenal showed great resilience to take the Champions League final beyond 120 minutes in Budapest, but it was the defending champions, Paris Saint-Germain, who came out on top. PSG became only the second team, after Real Madrid, to win the competition two years running in the Champions League era. It was a momentous night of football with the game incredibly close. Post-match celebrations in Paris were marred by some clashes with police. Details by Nicholas Rushworth.
Paris Saint-Germain have etched their name into football history. The French giants secured a second consecutive Champions League title on Saturday in Budapest, edging Arsenal in a dramatic final decided by penalties (1-1 after extra time, 4-3 on penalties).
Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal face off in Saturday's Champions League final in Budapest. Arsenal heads into the game on a fresh high after lifting the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years earlier this month, while PSG may be poised to become only the second team in history to win European club football’s greatest prize two years in a row. Follow our liveblog for all the latest.