France Advances to Quarter-Finals of the 2025 Mondial d'Orléans

France moves to quarter-finals in Mondial d'Orléans after defeating Mali.

Key Points

  • • France beat Mali 2-0 to reach quarter-finals.
  • • Turkey eliminated Brazil with a 3-0 victory.
  • • Congo Brazzaville advanced with a win over the DRC.
  • • Quarter-finals will kick off with notable matchups on June 19.

The 2025 Mondial d'Orléans tournament has entered its final stages, and France has secured a spot in the quarter-finals after a decisive 2-0 victory over Mali. Goals from Dorian Mousset and Tom-Théo Tchissambou propelled Les Bleus into the knockout rounds, showcasing their strength in a competition held since June 7 in the Loiret region.

France is set to play against Algeria or another opponent on Thursday, June 19. Meanwhile, the tournament saw an unexpected turn of events as Brazil was eliminated by Turkey, who won their match 3-0. Other highlights include Congo Brazzaville advancing to the quarter-finals, defeating the Democratic Republic of Congo 3-0, under the leadership of captain Jean-François Opa.

The quarter-finals will feature exciting matchups, including a clash between Turkey and the Dom-Tom, as well as Guinea against Ivory Coast. Looking ahead, the semi-finals are scheduled for Friday, June 20, with the highly anticipated final to take place on Sunday, June 22, at the Stade Marcel-Garcin.

As the tournament progresses, fans are eagerly awaiting how France will fare in the upcoming matches, aiming for a potential title.