François Ratier's debut as head coach propelled the French women's rugby team to a dominant 40-7 victory over Italy in the Six Nations, highlighting a new style and a promising start.
France's women's tennis team defeated Serbia 2-0 to qualify for the Billie Jean King Cup playoffs, with key wins by Elsa Jacquemot and Sarah Rakotomanga.
France's women's rugby team opened their Six Nations 2026 campaign with a resounding 40-7 win over Italy, showcasing strong defense and promising offense under new coach François Ratier.
Nearly half of adolescent girls in France drop out of sports before age 15 due to societal and physical challenges, prompting European initiatives to promote gender equality and female sports participation.
France hosts a major sporting weekend from April 10-12, 2026, with France Télévisions providing extensive coverage despite budget challenges.
Young French cyclist Paul Seixas's potential participation in the 2026 Tour de France hangs in the balance, with decisions forthcoming after key upcoming races, underscoring careful career management.
Vulcains Sub Vellave achieved bronze in the Minimes and placed fifth in Juniors at the 2026 French underwater hockey championships in Rennes, showcasing the club's youth talent.
France’s women’s tennis team began the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup with strong wins over Norway, aiming to regain elite status by 2027.
The French football team sees declining fan engagement and lower TV ratings despite recent wins, with rugby currently more popular among French sports fans.
Le Puy-en-Velay's women's futsal team wins their first national championship, highlighting a decade of progress and strong club-school collaboration.
La bourle gains viral fame on social media, boosting interest in this traditional northern French sport, while wrestling clubs maintain a strong presence at national championships.
Olympique Lyonnais women’s team dominated Strasbourg 6-0 in the Coupe de France semi-finals, advancing to face PSG in the final on May 10.
The Championnat de France Superbike 2026 season launches with new categories, rivalries, and live broadcasts, promising an exciting transformation for French superbike racing.
PSG Women's football team overcome a challenging match, playing with nine players to defeat Paris FC 2-1 and advance to the 2026 Coupe de France final.
Olympique de Marseille and Toulouse prepare for their Coupe de France quarter-final showdown, with Marseille aiming to break a long trophy drought and Toulouse seeking an upset at the Stade Vélodrome.
Paris and Île-de-France will host a diverse range of major sports events in 2026, including football, rugby, tennis, basketball, and more, spotlighting world-class athletes and iconic venues.
The French Football Federation has secured a 30-year agreement with GL Events, securing Stade de France as the permanent home for the national team through 2055, with matches resuming in October 2026.
Louis Bielle-Biarrey clinches the Six Nations best player award for a second consecutive year while breaking try-scoring records and leading France to victory.
The Middle East conflict has disrupted referee assignments in the 2026 Six Nations, leading to last-minute changes for the France vs England match and other games, but the tournament continues as scheduled.
France has regained the number one spot in FIFA rankings for the first time since 2018, bolstered by recent wins and ahead of their 2026 World Cup campaign.
France has regained the number one spot in the FIFA rankings for the first time since 2018, fueled by recent wins and strong World Cup prospects.
Iraq clinched their second-ever World Cup qualification by defeating Bolivia and will compete in Group I with France, Senegal, and Norway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Captain Manae Feleu and new coach François Ratier lead the French women's rugby team into the 2026 Six Nations with renewed ambition after a tough World Cup.
France displays strong squad depth and offensive power in warm-up wins over Brazil and Colombia, earning praise as a top World Cup contender.
France defeated Colombia 3-1 in a crucial friendly, boosting coach Didier Deschamps' confidence in his nearly finalized World Cup squad.
France faces Colombia in their fifth friendly encounter with star players Mbappé and Zaïre-Emery in the spotlight, as both teams enter the match in strong form.
Didier Deschamps delays the French World Cup squad announcement to May 14, rotating players during friendlies and resting key stars ahead of the tournament.
Arthur Fils makes a strong return to tennis post-injury, reaching the Miami Masters 1000 semi-finals and climbing to eighth in the ATP Race after substantial physical and technical improvements.
France defeated Brazil 2-1 in a World Cup preparatory match and is preparing a restructured lineup for their upcoming friendly against Colombia, with key squad rotations and strategic changes.
France climbs to second place in FIFA rankings and awaits winner of Iraq vs. Bolivia to finalize 2026 World Cup group stage opponents.
Kylian Mbappé scored against Brazil to bring his total to 56 goals for France, just one shy of the national record, as France won 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up match.
France defeated Brazil 2-1 in a friendly on March 26, overcoming a red card to maintain superiority and prepare for upcoming matches.
France and Brazil prepare for the 2026 World Cup with a key friendly match in Boston, highlighting new kits and Mbappé's scoring milestone.
France and Brazil prepare for their 16th football encounter, continuing a historic rivalry marked by key World Cup clashes and close statistical margins.
Former England rugby star Jonny Wilkinson lauds the French team’s talents, especially Thomas Ramos, following their nerve-wracking 2026 Six Nations win.
Les Bleus have arrived in Boston for friendly matches against Brazil and Colombia as part of their 2026 World Cup preparations, traveling comfortably with La Compagnie airline.
The FFSA faces a governance upheaval after revoking its leadership amid legal scrutiny and potential new presidential bids.
Ahead of their US friendlies, the French football team engaged in American football activities with NFL star Bijan Robinson to promote the 2026 World Cup.
France's national team is holding its final training camp and preparing to announce the official 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup, including first-time call-ups and crucial friendly matches.
Victor Wembanyama predicts France will be favorites to win the 2026 World Cup as the team plays friendlies in the US amid mixed local interest.