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France defender Raphael Varane announces international retirement

The Manchester United defender, who won 93 caps for Les Bleus since making his debut in 2013, played every minute in the victorious 2018 FIFA World Cup campaign and also started in the final against Argentina four years later.

Didier Deschamps to remain France head coach till 2026 FIFA World Cup

Deschamps' contract expired after the World Cup in Qatar where reigning champions France lost to Argentina in a penalty shootout after a thrilling final on 18 December.

French Football Federation president says he wants Didier Deschamps to stay as France head coach

Didier Deschamps, 54, led Les Bleus to the World Cup final on Sunday, where they lost in a penalty shoot-out to Argentina, after guiding them to the trophy four years ago.

Karim Benzema announces retirement from international football, ends tumultuous France career

The Real Madrid player, who won the Ballon d'Or award in October, had been desperate to feature in Qatar having not been selected when France won the World Cup in Russia four years ago.

FIFA World Cup, France's road to final: Le Bleus journey in Qatar all the way to losing Argentina in summit clash

Despite having the Golden Boot winner and third-top scorer among their ranks, France lost the FIFA World Cup final to Argentina in penalty shootout.

FIFA World Cup: France head coach Didier Deschamps refuses to discuss holidaying Karim Benzema

Karim Benzema pulled out of the France squad with an injured left thigh on the eve of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar and departed their team hotel in Qatar soon afterwards.

FIFA World Cup: Kylian Mbappe double helps France sink Denmark, secure knockout stage berth

A potent French side knew a second victory in as many Group D outings would take them through to the knockout phase and they were well worth the lead that Mbappe gave them when he opened the scoring at Stadium 974 just after the hour mark.

FIFA World Cup 2022: France look to Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema in bid to defend title

Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema will form the most lethal attack in Qatar. Especially if Mbappé has the freedom he craves away from the frustration of playing center forward for PSG.

FIFA World Cup: France call up striker Marcus Thuram as 26th squad member

Defending champions France's coach Didier Deschamps earlier last week announced 25 players for the FIFA World Cup.

France's Kimpembe suffers Achilles 'discomfort' three weeks before World Cup

Centre-back Kimpembe just returned to action from a thigh injury as a substitute in last Tuesday's Champions League win over Maccabi Haifa