France Defeats Senegal 3-1 in World Cup Group I Opener
In the first round of World Cup Group I at New Jersey Stadium, France beat Senegal 3-1. Individual player statistics highlight Ousmane Dembélé’s poor offensive output (0 shots on target, 0 key passes), while Doué had 2 shots (1 on target) but lost possession 12 times. Defensively, Upamecano excelled with 5 tackles and 3 interceptions, and Saliba impressed in his World Cup debut with 96% pass accuracy.
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Mbappé Leads World Cup in Goals, Shots, and Shots on Target
On July 19, 2026, France faced England in the World Cup third-place match, with England winning 6-4 to claim the bronze medal. Despite the loss, French captain Kylian Mbappé delivered an outstanding individual performance throughout the tournament. According to statistics compiled by renowned media outlet Squawka, Mbappé led all players in several key offensive categories: 41 shots (most), 23 shots on target (most), 10 goals (most), 8 open-play goals (most), and 6.87 expected goals (xG). He also recorded 39 attempted dribbles (second most), 18 chances created (tied for second most), and 4 assists. The article highlights Mbappé's dominant statistical output in the World Cup, underscoring his impact despite France finishing in fourth place.
虎扑 - 足球Olise Provides 2 Assists in World Cup Third-Place Match as France Loses 4-6 to England
In the World Cup third-place match on July 19, France lost 4-6 to England. Olise played the full 90 minutes, recording 2 assists, 4 key passes, 2 big chances created, 3 shots (0 on target), 81 touches, 56 passes (49 successful), 1 successful dribble out of 5 attempts, 27 total dribbles covering 315.7 meters, 6 ground duels won out of 14, 6 possessions regained, 1 big chance missed, 1 foul, 2 successful tackles out of 5 attempts, and was dribbled past twice. The statistics are sourced from Sofascore.
虎扑 - 足球Mbappé Scores 2 Goals and 1 Assist in World Cup Third-Place Loss to England
In the World Cup third-place match, France lost 4-6 to England. Kylian Mbappé played the full 90 minutes, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist. His expected goals (xG) was 1.39. He had 8 shots, 4 on target, 61 touches, 32 passes (28 successful), 2 key passes, and created 1 big chance while missing 1. He attempted 7 dribbles with 2 successful, had 22 carries totaling 229.7 meters, won 2 of 14 ground duels and 0 of 1 aerial duel, lost possession 18 times, and was offside twice. The report is sourced from Sofascore via Hupu soccer.
虎扑 - 足球Cherki Substituted at Halftime in World Cup Third-Place Match with Poor Stats
In the World Cup third-place match between France and England, player Cherki was substituted at halftime after a disappointing performance. His statistics for the 45 minutes played include 1 shot on target, 35 touches, 29 passes with 25 successful, 7 dribbles covering 44.4 meters, 2 ground duels winning 1, 7 possessions lost, and 3 possessions regained. He had 0 aerial duels and suffered 1 foul. The data, sourced from Sofascore, highlights his lack of key passes and dribbles, with 7 turnovers contributing to his early substitution.
虎扑 - 足球Theo Played 45 Minutes Without Physical Contact in World Cup Third-Place Match
In the World Cup third-place match between France and England, Theo was substituted at halftime after playing 45 minutes. His statistics for the match include 0 shots, 29 touches, 24 passes with 20 successful, 1 unsuccessful cross, 11 dribbles totaling 131 meters, no ground or aerial duels, 5 possessions lost, 3 possessions regained, 1 interception, and 1 blocked shot. The data, sourced from Sofascore, highlights his lack of physical contact during the game.
虎扑 - 足球Tchouaméni and Dembélé Lead France in Running Distance in World Cup Semi-Final Loss to Spain
In the World Cup semi-final, France was eliminated 0-2 by Spain, with Spain advancing to the final. FIFA released post-match data showing that French midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni covered 11.5 kilometers, the most on the French team and second overall behind Spain's Rodri. Ousmane Dembélé ran 11.3 kilometers, second on the team and third overall. The article provides a full breakdown of running distances for all French players, totaling 113,979.2 meters for the team. The match took place on July 15, as reported by Hupu News.
虎扑 - 足球Mbappe Covers 8.7 km with Top Speed of 35.3 km/h in World Cup Semi-Final Loss to Spain
In the World Cup semi-final on July 15, France was eliminated 0-2 by Spain, with Spain advancing to the final. FIFA released post-match data showing that Kylian Mbappe played the full match, covering 8,738.3 meters (approximately 8.7 kilometers) with a top instantaneous speed of 35.3 km/h. The match was less intense than previous games according to some observers, reflected in the lower distance covered by Mbappe. The article, sourced from Hupu Football News, highlights the key performance metric of the French star despite the team's defeat.
虎扑 - 足球Tchouaméni's Defensive Stats in France's World Cup Semi-Final Loss to Spain
In the World Cup semi-final on July 15, France lost 0-2 to Spain. Midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni played the full 90 minutes. His defensive statistics included 3 ball recoveries, 2 successful tackles out of 4 attempted, 1 interception, and 2 clearances. He won 5 of 6 ground duels and his sole aerial duel. Offensively, he had 1 shot (off target), completed 54 of 61 passes, and attempted 1 unsuccessful cross and 2 long balls (1 successful). He had 76 touches, 18 dribbles covering 136.9 meters, lost possession 9 times, and suffered 1 foul. The data is sourced from Sofascore.
虎扑 - 足球Mbappé's World Cup Stats: 8 Goals from 33 Shots as France Eliminated by Spain
In the World Cup semi-final, France was eliminated 0-2 by Spain, with Spain advancing to the final. Kylian Mbappé's tournament statistics were released: he recorded 321 touches, completed 173 of 202 passes, took 33 shots (tied for most in the tournament) with 19 on target (most), created 16 chances, completed 11 of 29 dribbles, scored 8 goals (tied for most), converted 4 big chances, provided 3 assists, and had an expected goals (xG) of 5.47. The data highlights his high volume of attempts and key contributions despite France's semi-final exit.
虎扑 - 足球Dembele's Dribbling Stats in France's World Cup Semi-Final Loss to Spain
In the World Cup semi-final on July 15, France was eliminated 0-2 by Spain, with Spain advancing to the final. The article focuses on Ousmane Dembele's dribbling and progression data in the match. Dembele had 46 touches, lost possession 17 times, completed 9 dribbles with 2 progressive runs. His total dribbling distance was 85.4 meters, total progressive distance 57.1 meters, and progressive dribbling distance 32.7 meters. The data was sourced from X (formerly Twitter) and reported by Hupu News, a Chinese sports media outlet.
虎扑 - 足球Mbappe's Dribbling Stats in World Cup Semi-Final Loss to Spain
In the World Cup semi-final, France was eliminated 0-2 by Spain, with Spain advancing to the final. Kylian Mbappe's individual performance data for the match includes 36 touches, 14 possessions lost, 13 dribbles, 2 progressive carries, total dribbling distance of 143 meters, total progressive distance of 73.2 meters, and progressive carrying distance of 56.6 meters. The report highlights Mbappe's dribbling output despite the team's defeat.
虎扑 - 足球Kounde's Performance Stats in France's World Cup Semi-Final Loss to Spain
In the World Cup semi-final on July 15, France lost 0-2 to Spain. The article focuses on the performance statistics of French defender Jules Kounde, who played the full 90 minutes. Kounde had 56 touches, completed 24 of 32 passes, and attempted 3 crosses with 1 successful. He lost possession 14 times, won 2 of 5 ground duels and 1 aerial duel. He committed 2 fouls and was fouled once. Defensively, he made 1 interception, 1 tackle won, 1 clearance, and 1 shot blocked. He attempted 1 dribble which failed, and had 12 carries totaling 91.4 meters. The stats are sourced from Sofascore. The article also includes community comments, one calling him 'dirty' and another noting he was 'Barcelona's only bad news' in the match.
虎扑 - 足球Dembele Lost Possession 17 Times in World Cup Semi-Final Loss to Spain
In the World Cup semi-final on July 15, France lost 0-2 to Spain. Ousmane Dembélé played the full 90 minutes and recorded notable statistics: 2 shots (both on target), 46 touches, 30 passes (21 successful), 1 key pass, 5 crosses (2 successful), 3 long balls (2 successful), 9 dribbles covering 85.4 meters, 2 ground duels (1 won), 0 aerial duels, 17 possessions lost, 2 possessions regained, and 1 foul suffered. The data, sourced from Sofascore, highlights Dembélé's high turnover rate despite his offensive involvement.
虎扑 - 足球Cherki's 18-Minute Performance in World Cup Semi-Final Loss to Spain
In the World Cup semi-final, France lost 0-2 to Spain. Player Cherki played 18 minutes, recording 23 touches, 18 passes (13 successful), 1 key pass, 2 successful dribbles out of 2 attempts, 6 dribbles total with 42.2 meters distance, won both ground duels, lost possession 7 times, and regained possession once. He had no shots or aerial duels. The stats are sourced from Sofascore and reported by Hupu Football News.
虎扑 - 足球Mbappé's Poor Performance in World Cup Semi-Final: 3 Shots, 0 on Target, 3 Offsides
In the World Cup semi-final, France lost 0-2 to Spain. Kylian Mbappé had a disappointing match, recording 3 shots with none on target, 3 offsides, and losing possession 14 times. He won only 2 out of 11 ground duels and completed just 1 of 6 dribbles. Despite playing the full 90 minutes, Mbappé managed only 34 touches and 12 successful passes. He also received a yellow card. The data, sourced from Sofascore, highlights a rare off-game for the French star as Spain advanced to the final.
虎扑 - 足球France Struggles Offensively in World Cup Semi-Final Against Spain
In the World Cup semi-final match on July 15, France found themselves trailing Spain 0-1. The French team struggled to generate offensive opportunities, managing only two shots in the first 42 minutes of the first half. Their expected goals (xG) metric stood at a mere 0.06, indicating a lack of high-quality scoring chances. The statistics highlight France's difficulty in breaking through Spain's defense during the early stages of the crucial match.
虎扑 - 足球France's Dominant Knockout Stage Stats: 62 Shots, 6 Goals, 0 Conceded
In the World Cup quarter-finals, France defeated Morocco 2-0 to advance to the semi-finals. OPTA released comprehensive knockout stage statistics for France, highlighting their offensive dominance: 62 total shots (opponents 18), 25 shots on target (opponents 4), an expected goals (xG) of 8.38 (opponents 0.97), and 6 goals scored without conceding any. The data underscores France's defensive solidity and attacking efficiency in the tournament's knockout rounds.
虎扑 - 足球Olise Leads Running Stats in France's World Cup Quarterfinal Win Over Morocco
In the World Cup quarterfinal, France defeated Morocco 2-0 to advance to the semifinals. After the match, FIFA released statistical data showing that Olise covered 11,785.0 meters (approximately 11.8 kilometers), the highest distance among all players from both teams. Dembélé ran 10,686.9 meters (10.7 kilometers). The full France team running data was provided, including distances for all 14 players who appeared in the match, ranging from goalkeeper Maignan's 5,411.6 meters to substitute Gusto's 1,271.7 meters. The data highlights the physical effort of the French squad in securing their victory.
虎扑 - 足球Mbappe Runs 7km in 77 Minutes, Records 23 Sprints and 35.1 km/h Top Speed in World Cup Quarterfinal
In the World Cup quarterfinal match between France and Morocco, France won 2-0 to advance to the semifinals. FIFA released post-match statistics showing that Kylian Mbappé covered a total distance of 6991.6 meters during his 77 minutes on the pitch. He executed 23 sprints and achieved a peak instantaneous speed of 35.1 km/h. The data highlights Mbappé's high-intensity physical performance in the match.
虎扑 - 足球Dembele's Dribbling Stats in France's World Cup Quarterfinal Win Over Morocco
In the World Cup quarterfinal, France defeated Morocco 2-0, with goals from Mbappé and Dembélé. The article focuses on Dembélé's performance statistics, including 51 touches, 0/2 dribbles completed, 13 possessions lost, 22 dribbles attempted, total dribbling distance of 189.9 meters, 5 progressive carries, total progressive distance of 105.8 meters, progressive dribbling distance of 66.9 meters, and longest progressive dribble of 17.2 meters. The data highlights Dembélé's ball-carrying contributions despite low dribble completion rate.
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