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France has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening trade and investment with Nigeria, its largest trading partner in sub-Saharan Africa and the biggest recipient of French investments in West Africa. More than 100 French companies now operate in Nigeria,...

England defeated France 6-4 in a breathtaking 10-goal thriller to claim third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Thomas Tuchel's side raced into a 4-0 halftime lead before surviving a remarkable French comeback. Didier Deschamps' legendary 14-year...

Spain produced a dominant display to beat tournament favourites France 2-0 and book their place in the FIFA World Cup final. Rodri delivered a masterclass in midfield as La Roja neutralised Kylian Mbappé and France's star-studded attack. Mikel...

French President Emmanuel Macron will undertake a state visit to Nigeria later this year in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral relations with President Bola Tinubu. Both leaders are expected to review progress on agreements reached during Tinubu's...

Spain secured a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a commanding 2-0 victory over defending champions France at the AT&T Stadium. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring with a 22nd-minute penalty, followed by a second-half strike...

Burna Boy has extended his record as the Nigerian artist with the most certified singles in France, reaching 17 certified songs. The milestone follows the Gold certification of “Dai Dai,” his collaboration with Shakira and the official anthem...

France and Spain renew one of Europe's fiercest rivalries with a place in the World Cup final at stake. Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal headline a blockbuster semifinal in Arlington, Texas. France boast a perfect record and the...

July 9 (THEWILL) — France booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a convincing 2-0 victory over Morocco on Thursday, ending the Atlas Lions' impressive campaign and keeping alive their quest for a...

July 05, (THEWILL) — Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty sent France into the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday as Didier Deschamps' side ground out a tense 1-0 victory over a resilient Paraguay at Lincoln Financial Field. The...

July 1 (THEWILL) — Kylian Mbappé delivered another masterclass as France swept aside Sweden 3-0 on Tuesday to secure a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will face Paraguay. The French captain...