enFollow FRANCE 24’s coverage of the major sporting events from across the globe, including match results, portraits and interviews. From the Olympics to the World Cup to the African Cup of Nations, follow football, tennis, rugby, cycling – including the Tour de France – and judo, as well as the world of parasports.https://www.france24.com/en/sport/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:30:50 GMTSporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260918-france-new-head-coach-zidane-unveils-his-first-team-line-up-for-nations-league-matches-live Newly appointed head coach of France's national football team Zinedine Zidane unveils his first line-up on Friday. Follow our live coverage of the announcement from 6pm Paris time.  7e4fab2c-b368-11f1-81bc-87e7ed1b400dFri, 18 Sep 2026 14:25:26 GMT© Studio graphique FMMFRANCE 24Sporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260918-mbapp%C3%A9-quits-nike-after-career-long-partnership-swiss-sports-brand-on France captain Kylian Mbappé has signed with Swiss sportswear brand On, ending a partnership with Nike that began at the start of his career. The deal marks On’s entry into football, with the company also appointing France and Arsenal great Thierry Henry as its football director.  3a737786-b362-11f1-872c-53a10a0f670bFri, 18 Sep 2026 13:28:34 GMT© Charly Triballeau, AFPFRANCE 24Sportshttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260918-europa-league-marseille-suffer-heavy-defeat-at-besiktas Marseille suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat at Besiktas in Turkey in their opening Europa League match. The result was a fourth consecutive defeat for the French side, who must now prepare for Sunday’s Classique against Paris Saint-Germain at the Vélodrome. a26602ca-b30b-11f1-8ad4-159576c6c7c5Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:04:16 GMTL'Equipe TVSportshttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260916-football-kylian-mbapp%C3%A9-and-real-madrid-defeat-elche-despite-late-scare Real Madrid narrowly defeated Elche (3-2) in Matchday 6 of La Liga. Kylian Mbappé scored a goal and provided an assist. a9c6036c-b171-11f1-9814-3f3753549424Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:28:50 GMTL'Equipe TVSportshttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260915-mbapp%C3%A9-yamal-demb%C3%A9l%C3%A9-kane-ballon-d-or-campaign-is-in-full-swing With two weeks to go before voting closes for the Ballon d’Or, the leading contenders are campaigning. 68d2c90a-b0a7-11f1-bb1f-97b5e2715bc5Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:44:44 GMTL'Equipe TVSportshttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260914-ligue-1-paris-saint-germain-get-first-win-season-brest Paris Saint-Germain secured their first win of the season away at Brest (1-0), bringing the fourth matchday of Ligue 1 to a close. Ferran Torres, who remains in fine form, scored the only goal of the match. 9f174874-afd0-11f1-bdd1-99c4eb02d94fMon, 14 Sep 2026 05:37:59 GMTL'Equipe TVSporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260913-alexander-zverev-ben-shelton-us-open-final-tennis Alexander Zverev beat American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2 on Sunday to win the US Open and claim his second Grand Slam title. The German, who lost the 2020 final, denied Shelton the chance to become the first American man to win a major since 2003. 2162f8a0-afc2-11f1-94c2-190219c58545Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:39:33 GMT© Angela Weiss, AFPFRANCE 24Sporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260913-us-beats-spirited-france-to-win-12th-women-s-basketball-world-cup The United States defeated a spirited France 97-79 in the 12th women's basketball World Cup final in Berlin on Sunday, winning for a record-extending 12th time. Playing in their first ever World Cup final, France lost their composure as the Americans turned on the afterburners in the second half. 3ff2bd3c-af90-11f1-adc7-b92198d29e3bSun, 13 Sep 2026 16:29:10 GMT© Odd ANDERSEN / AFPFRANCE 24Sporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260913-olympic-rematch-us-and-france-to-meet-for-women-s-fiba-world-cup-title France won against host Germany in the women's FIBA World Cup semifinals Saturday and will now face the United States in the final Sunday after the four-time defending champion and tournament favorite defeated Spain in the other semifinal. e911bcae-af3d-11f1-a592-0529a93c31a8Sun, 13 Sep 2026 06:48:15 GMT© Tobias Schwarz, AFPFRANCE 24Sporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260912-france-beats-germany-to-reach-first-women-s-world-cup-basketball-final France beat Germany Saturday and made it through to the final of the women's basketball World Cup for the first time after a 86-64 victory. Gabby Williams top scored with 22 points for the Olympic silver medalists, who kept their unbeaten record at the tournament alive before Sunday's decider in Berlin. 160c142e-aec7-11f1-8565-412a5ac366f4Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:29:10 GMT© Tobias SCHWARZ / AFPFRANCE 24Sportshttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260912-rennes-beat-olympique-de-marseille-to-seize-top-spot-in-ligue-1 It’s the same old story for Olympique de Marseille, who have now lost three matches in a row in the French championship. Struggling in every area of the pitch and lacking ideas, Marseille have won just one of their last four matches. caebb864-ae49-11f1-91c7-ef72883900d7Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:09:34 GMTL'Equipe TVSportshttps://www.france24.com/en/lens-secure-an-epic-comeback-win-to-kick-off-their-champions-league-campaign Trailing 2-1 to Slavia Prague in the 88th minute, few could have imagined that Lens would go on to win. Yet, in just three minutes, the French side turned the game around, led by their captain Florian Thauvin. 09589e0c-ad9e-11f1-9240-c1ee6a8a3516Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:25:09 GMTL'Equipe TVSporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260911-lens-secure-epic-comeback-win-kick-off-their-champions-league-campaign Trailing 2-1 to Slavia Prague in the 88th minute, few could have imagined that Lens would go on to win. Yet, in just three minutes, the French side turned the game around, led by their captain Florian Thauvin. f8f05002-ada0-11f1-8bc8-c5a6054a1ee4Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:57:52 GMT© Michal Cizek, AFPFRANCE 24Sporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260910-manchester-united-sabah-champions-league-fabregas-como-european-debut Manchester United marked their Champions League return with a 4-0 rout of Sabah on Thursday, with Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez scoring. Bayern Munich thrashed Bodo/Glimt 5-0 as Ballon d'Or nominees Michael Olise struck twice and Harry Kane scored, while Cesc Fabregas's Como impressed on their competition debut. 3c8f9068-ad63-11f1-be38-87c4d68b8625Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:25:34 GMT© Darren Staples, AFPFRANCE 24Sportshttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260910-psg-make-perfect-start-to-champions-league-title-defence The reigning champions are in fine form. After a poor start to their league campaign, PSG came alive on their return to European action, cruising to a 6-1 win over Slovakian side Slovan Bratislava. Ousmane Dembélé, who scored twice and provided two assists, and Ferran Torres, who hit a hat-trick, led PSG to victory. In the other matches, Liverpool edged past Atlético Madrid 2-1, while Barcelona cruised past Feyenoord 5-1. Last season’s runners-up Arsenal secured a 1-0 win over Napoli. In tennis, there will be a new world No. 1 on Monday. Elena Rybakina reached the US Open semi-finals, securing the top spot in the rankings. In cycling, Matthew Brennan claimed his fifth stage win of the Vuelta at just 21 years old, becoming the youngest-ever rider to achieve the feat. 485aa40c-acd5-11f1-bde0-07d8a61eea5cThu, 10 Sep 2026 10:46:35 GMTL'Equipe TVSporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260910-psg-make-perfect-start-to-champions-league-title-defence The reigning champions are in fine form! After a poor start to their league campaign, PSG came alive on their return to European action, cruising to a 6-1 win over Slovakian side Slovan Bratislava. Ousmane Dembélé, who scored twice and provided two assists, and Ferran Torres, who hit a hat-trick, led PSG to victory. 76876886-acd7-11f1-a168-07d8a61eea5cThu, 10 Sep 2026 05:41:57 GMT© Anne-Christine Poujoulat, AFPFRANCE 24Sporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260909-champions-league-iraola-celebrates-liverpool-win-against-atletico-madrid Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 comeback win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, giving new manager Andoni Iraola a winning start in Europe's top competition. Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Arsenal also opened their campaigns with victories as the tournament's leading clubs got off the mark. 8d336e2c-aca5-11f1-a077-ed93256507d2Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:24:05 GMT© Paul Ellis, AFPFRANCE 24Sportshttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260909-champions-league-madrid-and-mbapp%C3%A9-defeat-inter-despite-defensive-lapses Real Madrid won the headline clash of the first night of the Champions League against Inter (2-1). Kylian Mbappé, who kicked the first goal in, is now the fifth-highest scorer in the competition’s history. fab0bb58-abec-11f1-9a83-bf8abb4f5d4cWed, 09 Sep 2026 05:45:12 GMTL'Equipe TVSporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260908-mourinho-real-madrid-edge-inter-milan-in-champions-league-opener Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid began their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win over his former side Inter Milan on Tuesday, taking a two-goal lead before Carlos Augusto pulled one back. Thibaut Courtois and Inter goalkeeper Josep Martinez both made crucial saves as Madrid held on for victory at the Santiago Bernabeu. 93a8aed2-abcb-11f1-8128-69ddb4bba670Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:23:46 GMT© Thomas Coex, AFPFRANCE 24Sporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260908-messi-mbappe-kane-headline-ballon-d-or-shortlist-vozinha-named-yashin-award Eight-time laureate Lionel Messi is in the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Men's Ballon ​d'Or, with Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé among the favourites to succeed France's Ousmane Dembélé. Cape Verde's Vozinha has been shortlisted for the goalkeepers' Yashin Trophy after his heroics at the recent World Cup. 4993c9e8-aba4-11f1-8352-cb8f382726deTue, 08 Sep 2026 17:52:55 GMT© Franck Fife, AFPFRANCE 24Sportshttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260908-before-champions-league-kylian-mbapp%C3%A9-campaigns-for-ballon-d-or As the Champions League resumes, Real Madrid are hosting Inter Milan. Speaking at a press conference, Kylian Mbappé believes he has every chance of winning the Ballon d’Or. 22990148-ab25-11f1-81f1-f7f8ede22166Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:22:03 GMTL'Equipe TVSporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260907-this-might-be-the-year-mbapp%C3%A9-embraces-ballon-d-or-talk-after-world-cup-exploits Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé played up his chances of the winning the Ballon d'Or this year after scoring 10 goals at the recent World Cup to become the tournament's all-time leading scorer. Nominees for the prestigious award will be unveiled on Tuesday. 4638b0a2-aab3-11f1-9a51-6daf57e25a20Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:57:17 GMT© Thomas Coex, AFPFRANCE 24Sporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260907-two-far-right-activists-go-on-trial-in-paris-over-2022-killing-of-argentine-rugby-star-aramburu One of two far-right activists accused of murdering former Argentine rugby international Federico Martin Aramburu acknowledged responsibility for his death but insisted he acted in self-defence as their trial opened in Paris on Monday. Loik Le Priol and Romain Bouvier have been charged with murder and attempted murder respectively. b4b6724a-aa85-11f1-ac46-a52fa5af6a32Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:56:11 GMT© Bob Edme, APFRANCE 24Sportshttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260907-ligue-1-paris-fc-and-sinayoko-beat-marseille-and-climb-to-2nd Paris FC beat Olympique de Marseille 3–2 at the Vélodrome thanks to a hat-trick from Lassine Sinayoko. Paris FC sit second while OM remain stuck in 10th place in the table. fcc027ee-aa57-11f1-86ab-91af53a39a4bMon, 07 Sep 2026 05:18:21 GMTL'Equipe TVSporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260906-under-fire-fifa-boss-infantino-to-seek-re-election-despite-calls-to-resign FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to seek his fourth and final term in next year’s election, despite the outrage sparked by his now-shelved plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. “Nothing has changed,” a spokesman for football’s governing body confirmed on Sunday, referring to an announcement Infantino made back in April. 5698e0b6-a9ff-11f1-8414-7780686f9d70Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:29:15 GMT© Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP/FileFRANCE 24Sportshttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260905-monaco-rally-to-edge-winless-psg-and-reclaim-top-spot Monaco made it three wins on the trot and reclaimed the top spot by beating Paris Saint-Germain, who were playing their first home match of the season. Luis Enrique's men have now gone four matches without a win. bdb8db94-a8cd-11f1-bcbc-d9c8cc477580Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:16:50 GMTL'Equipe TVSportshttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260904-psg-look-for-their-first-ligue-1-win-against-monaco PSG have still not won a Ligue 1 match this season. After two games, the European champions have recorded two draws. The exact opposite is true of Monaco, who, with two wins from two games, are one of the teams in form at the start of the season. The two Ligue 1 heavyweights will meet on Friday in Paris. 324da5ae-a827-11f1-b613-dbecab1efb8aFri, 04 Sep 2026 06:23:58 GMTL'Equipe TVSportshttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260903-premier-league-sets-new-transfer-market-record There’s the Premier League and then there’s everyone else. The 20 Premier League sides spent more than €4 billion this summer in the transfer market, setting a new record. Manchester City broke the record for the most spent by a single club in one summer, with more than €500 million spent on new signings. That's almost as much as the 18 French Ligue 1 clubs combined (€605 million). 66634506-a755-11f1-8d30-f3a9d7bd2ae4Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:51:37 GMTL'Equipe TVPerspectivehttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/perspective/20260902-world-s-only-female-tetraplegic-racing-driver-on-making-the-most-of-what-she-s-got A pioneering British sportswoman who broke her neck in a car crash when she was 16 says that after the accident, she decided to make the most of what she'd got. Nathalie McGloin became the world's first and only female tetraplegic racing driver, racing against both able-bodied men and women. Her story is proof that both gender and disability are completely irrelevant when it comes to racing cars. She spoke to us about her life and her charity Spinal Track.  f6a2a5a2-a6c5-11f1-8fc6-b355f1b69bf4Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:10:08 GMTStuart NORVALSportshttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260902-football-senegal-s-iliman-ndiaye-signs-with-manchester-city Senegalese international Iliman Ndiaye has signed a contract with Manchester City that runs through 2031. 9932a8ea-a67f-11f1-a000-7dc4763c3d39Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:51:24 GMTL'Equipe TV