France takes another step toward defending its World Cup title with a 2-1 quarterfinal victory against England.
Pro Soccer Wire's Seth Vertelney breaks down the USMNT's World Cup run and what the programs expectations will be heading into 2026.Olivier Giroud beat Jordan Pickford on a header in the 78th minute, Harry Kane sent what would have been a game-tying penalty kick sailing over the crossbar in the 84th and France hung on for a 2-1 victory over England on Saturday. Les Bleus now play upstart Morocco in the semifinals Wednesday.
No team has successfully defended its World Cup title since Brazil in 1962, and France didn’t seem a good bet to end that streak with Paul Pogba, N’Golo Kante and Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema all ruled out before the tournament with injuries. But Les Bleus have looked for much of the tournament like the class of the field in Qatar, and having the grit to get past England will only reinforce that.
In the 52nd minute, Tchouameni tripped Bukayo Saka just inside the box and England was – rightly – awarded the penalty. Kane buried the spot kick in the 54th, tying the score.
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