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/Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:01:55 GMTSportshttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20251223-afcon-2025-mohamed-salah-scores-late-winner-for-egypt-against-zimbabwe Egypt defeated Zimbabwe 2–1 in their first match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Mohamed Salah secured victory for his team in stoppage time. 30767d8c-dfa5-11f0-a278-85ba20182809Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:21:00 GMTL'Equipe TVSporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20251222-salah-rescues-egypt-afcon-campaign Mohamed Salah struck deep into stoppage time to spare Egypt an opening-day shock at the Africa Cup of Nations, sealing a hard-fought 2–1 win over Zimbabwe as the record champions made a winning start to their Group B campaign. ccebf3aa-df86-11f0-8ec3-f3377ce8e751Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:37:28 GMT© Mosa'ab Elshamy, APFRANCE 24Sporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20251222-bafana-bafana-kick-off-africa-cup-nations-with-victory-against-angola South Africa has joined Morocco and become the second team to win their first outing at the Africa Cup of Nations. Lyle Foster helped Bafana Bafana end a six-game winless streak against Angola, curling the ball beyond Hugo Marques’ outstretched arm in the 79th. 3c2aef14-df78-11f0-a00f-d9fd4ead206cMon, 22 Dec 2025 21:06:29 GMT© Khaled Desouki, AFPFRANCE 24Sporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20251222-spectacular-late-zambia-equaliser-spoils-mali-s-afcon-2025-debut Zambia’s Patson Daka scored in stoppage time to lock in a draw with Mali in their Africa Cup of Nations Group A opener. Mali controlled the match but were punished in the 92nd minute by a spectacular diving header. 7ddf1498-df56-11f0-b992-49298dff7d92Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:05:26 GMT© Abdel Majid Bziouat, AFPFRANCE 24https://www.france24.com/en/video/20251222-balancing-expectations-and-pressure-morocco-wins-in-tense-afcon-opening-game Ayoub El Kaabi's spectacular bicycle kick gernered royal approval as Morocco opened the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 victory over Comoros on Sunday. Home fans, including Moroccan Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, who greeted the players before kickoff, witnessed a tense match as Comoros, ranked 108th in the world, put up a determined fight against one of the tournament favorites. Details and analysis with Maher Mezahi, football journalist and contributing editor to "Africa is a country". ade48872-df3c-11f0-91c4-75cc419a3bceMon, 22 Dec 2025 14:01:50 GMTFRANCE24https://www.france24.com/en/video/20251222-afcon-host-morocco-starts-tournament-with-home-victory A spectacular bicycle kick earned royal approval for Ayoub El Kaabi as host Morocco opened the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Comoros on Sunday. Morocco Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, who greeted the players before kickoff, and home fans had endured a frustrating game as island nation Comoros, ranked 108th in the world, stubbornly held out against one of the tournament favorites. Analysis by Keir Radnedge, author and sports commentator at the World Soccer magazine. 2ee4b4c6-df27-11f0-ab78-7b9de4f22996Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:24:19 GMTFRANCE24https://www.france24.com/en/video/20251222-morocco-wins-afcon-opener-over-comoros-fans-and-royalty-applaud A spectacular bicycle kick earned royal approval for Ayoub El Kaabi as host Morocco opened the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Comoros on Sunday. Home fans including Moroccan Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, who greeted the players before kickoff, had endured a frustrating game as island nation Comoros, ranked 108th in the world, stubbornly held out against one of the tournament favorites. Story by Caroline Baum. bbd0705a-df18-11f0-a6a2-1f2d71444c1bMon, 22 Dec 2025 09:42:51 GMTFRANCE24Sportshttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20251222-afcon-2025-ayoub-el-kaabi-scores-wondergoal-as-morocco-dominate-comoros Morocco defeated Comoros (2-0) in the opening match of AFCON 2025. Ayoub El Kaabi scored a superb overhead kick. 2a7a6012-dee0-11f0-9654-a34edcdcec31Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:28:28 GMTL'Equipe TVSporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20251221-morocco-gets-off-to-winning-start-at-africa-cup-of-nations Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi scored second-half goals as Morocco beat Comoros 2-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations opener in Rabat. Diaz broke the deadlock 10 minutes after the break, and substitute El Kaabi sealed the win with a stunning overhead kick. 3e251aa2-deb4-11f0-9656-1d4121098f01Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:30:15 GMT© ReutersFRANCE 24Sporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20251221-replay-africa-cup-of-nations-build-up-special The African Cup of Nations opens in Rabat tonight with a match between the host country, Morocco and the Comoros. Ahead of kick-off, FRANCE 24's Emily Boyle was in the studio with special guests to talk all things AFCON. 74dda8f4-dea3-11f0-ac5c-c7f09ed05538Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:30:05 GMT© ReutersEmily BOYLEhttps://www.france24.com/en/video/20251221-morocco-faces-high-expectations-as-afcon-kicks-off-at-home The Africa Cup of Nations begins this Sunday in Morocco, with the opening match in Rabat tonight featuring the hosts against Comoros. Morocco’s Atlas Lions are among the tournament favorites, but they will face tough competition from strong teams such as Senegal. RFI Sports Editor and correspondent from Morocco, Paul Myers, brings us with the latest. 779fc94c-de70-11f0-94f3-a5103a5cafd1Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:27:25 GMTFRANCE24https://www.france24.com/en/video/20251220-breaking-barriers-teen-racer-skye-parker-takes-on-formula-4 Why should Formula 1 be a male preserve? While no regulations bar women from competing, they remain notably absent from the grid. This question is at the heart of the stories of Skye Parker, a young Welsh woman, alongside Eliza Herbert and Elise Gallé-Tessonneau. 507e331c-dda8-11f0-8894-3d565e163380Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:14:19 GMTFRANCE24Sporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20251220-sports-coupe-de-france-avranches-pull-off-giant-killing-lens-deliver-psg-step-in The Coupe de France Round of 64 got underway on Friday, marking the entry of Ligue 1 clubs into the competition. Fourth-tier Avranches produced a stunning upset by knocking out top-flight Brest, while Ligue 1 leaders Lens held firm against Feignies-Aulnoye. PSG, meanwhile, begin their quest for a third straight French Cup title on Saturday. ab7216b6-dd81-11f0-98fe-29d833d44ea9Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:55:43 GMT© Damien Meyer, AFPFRANCE 24Sporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20251219-morocco-defeat-jordan-claim-the-arab-cup-in-qatar-ahead-of-hosting-afcon Morocco won the Arab Cup after a thrilling final against Jordan (3-2) on Thursday in Lusail, Qatar, three days before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations at home. aa9aeecc-dca8-11f0-ba17-8dbfbd58fbbdFri, 19 Dec 2025 07:21:14 GMT© Mohammed Salem, ReutersFRANCE 24Sportshttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20251219-strasbourg-finish-top-of-conference-league-group-stage-win-over-breidablik Strasbourg wrapped up the Conference League group stage with a 3-1 win over Iceland's Breidablik, finishing unbeaten and top of their group. Liam Rosenior's men were held for much of the match, but found the breakthrough in the final 10 minutes. The result guarantees Strasbourg direct qualification for the round of 16, avoiding the play-offs. 72d22a6e-dc94-11f0-b637-dbb43b7d6491Fri, 19 Dec 2025 07:15:42 GMTL'Equipe TVTruth or Fakehttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/truth-or-fake/20251218-viral-videos-question-morocco-s-afcon-stadiums-after-deadly-floods At least 37 people have been killed in Morocco after flash floods swept through the city of Safi. Officials say it's the country's deadliest flooding disaster in more than a decade. Online, viral videos have since claimed that the torrential rain severely damaged two major stadiums in the capital Rabat, just days before AFCON 2025 is set to kick off. In this edition of Truth or Fake, we trace the origin of these AI-generated videos, and confirm that Morocco is indeed ready to host the football tournament. 20c27f3e-dc5e-11f0-bdd3-7fdb4e4a4c9fThu, 18 Dec 2025 22:08:47 GMTMaya YATAGHENEhttps://www.france24.com/en/video/20251218-excitement-grows-in-morocco-ahead-of-africa-cup-of-nations Morocco is putting the finishing touches on preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations, which starts on December 21 and runs until January 18. With venues ready across six cities, the football tournament is seen as a showcase of Morocco’s sporting ambitions and a dress rehearsal for the 2030 World Cup, with record ticket sales and global broadcast coverage. 93acc916-dc25-11f0-97f6-fd5228637aa3Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:28:57 GMTFRANCE24Sportshttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20251218-intercontinental-cup-psg-beat-brazil-s-flamengo-winning-sixth-title-in-2025 PSG won the Intercontinental Cup against Flamengo on penalties (1-1., 2-1 on pens). Jorginho Kvaratskhelia opened the score before halftime, Jorginho equalised from the spot, and Matveï Safonov shone in the shootout with four consecutive saves. Paris claims a sixth trophy in 2025, marking a historic year for the French side. 59237c66-dbd2-11f0-a72b-6d75bd5fbbf0Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:40:09 GMTL'Equipe TVSporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20251217-safonov-saves-four-penalties-as-psg-beat-flamengo-to-win-intercontinental-cup Champions League title holders Paris Saint-Germain defeated Copa Libertadores winners Flamengo in a penalty shoot-out on Wednesday to clinch their first FIFA Intercontinental Cup title and wrap up the calendar year with a record six trophies. eb84b0fa-db84-11f0-b335-f108737506c2Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:16:03 GMTAP - Hussein SayedFRANCE 24Sportshttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20251217-ousmane-demb%C3%A9l%C3%A9-named-2025-fifa-best-player-aitana-bonmati-wins-women-s-award France and Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembélé was named FIFA Player of the Year 2025. Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati won the women's award. 74b0304c-daff-11f0-b9f5-1536c132b47bWed, 17 Dec 2025 07:28:01 GMTL'Equipe TVSporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20251216-france-demb%C3%A9l%C3%A9-named-fifa-player-of-2025-spain-bonmati-scoops-women-s-award France and Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembélé won the men's FIFA Best award at a ceremony in Qatar on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfield maestro Aitana Bonmati collected the women's prize for the third year in a row.  17727c46-daaa-11f0-b82f-5f4f2c100386Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:30:36 GMT© Thibault Camus, APFRANCE 24Sportshttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20251216-premier-league-spectacular-draw-between-manchester-united-and-bournemouth Manchester United failed to beat Bournemouth (4-4) in the Premier League on Monday. The Red Devils remain sixth in the table. 94c0b242-da25-11f0-984f-635827e3868bTue, 16 Dec 2025 06:12:32 GMTL'Equipe TVSportshttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20251215-ligue-1-lens-defeat-nice-and-claim-back-top-spot-in-standings RC Lens beat Nice 2-0 and will spend the winter as French league leaders. This as OGC Nice suffered their sixth consecutive defeat. 13d843ec-d954-11f0-827a-a942efa15b05Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:04:01 GMTL'Equipe TVSporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20251214-sports-salah-returns-to-action-as-doubts-remain-over-liverpool-future Mohamed Salah was back in action for Liverpool in Saturday's 2-0 win over Brighton, with the forward coming off the bench to set up French striker Hugo Ekitike's second goal of the afternoon. The Egyptian, who leaves for AFCON duty next week, was back in the squad after being sidelined in midweek following an incendiary interview in which he criticised the club and manager Arne Slot.  c47abb2e-d8cf-11f0-bce0-6f816a5de93fSun, 14 Dec 2025 09:32:10 GMT© Jon Super, APL'Equipe TVSporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20251213-sports-salah-saga-takes-new-turn-as-forward-returns-to-liverpool-squad A week on from his controversial public criticism of manager Arne Slot and his club, Mohamed Salah is set to be reinstated into the Liverpool squad,  according to media reports in England. The Egyptian, who was dropped from the squad entirely for the Champions League match against Inter Milan, was due to meet with Slot ahead of the Reds' match game Brighton on Saturday. 837483ce-d804-11f0-9e60-cb9300ba8800Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:17:13 GMT© Paul Ellis, AFPL'Equipe TVSportshttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20251212-europa-league-lyon-beat-go-ahead-eagles-to-secure-at-least-a-playoff-spot Lyon lived up to their billing as group leaders on Thursday, defeating Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles 2-1 on Matchday 6 of the Europa League. The win moves OL closer to sealing direct qualification for the round of 16. 79ee774a-d720-11f0-9afa-f1ea29fb85fdFri, 12 Dec 2025 12:04:15 GMTL'Equipe TVSporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20251212-fifa-world-cup-tickets Soccer fans on Thursday accused FIFA of a “monumental betrayal” after fresh World Cup ticket prices surfaced, showing steep increases. Germany’s soccer federation said national associations receive 8% of tickets, with group-stage seats priced at $180–$700 and final tickets ranging from $4,185 to $8,680. 2c4565a4-d6f2-11f0-bc6b-13fc959dbf5fFri, 12 Dec 2025 00:35:09 GMT© Noah K. Murray, APFRANCE 24Sportshttps://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20251211-champions-league-psg-held-to-goalless-draw-in-bilbao Paris Saint-Germain were frustrated at San Mamés on Wednesday, held to a goalless draw by a spirited Athletic Bilbao side on Matchday 6 of the Champions League. Still, the Parisians inched closer to securing a spot in the round of 16.  9b1aaa48-d657-11f0-b9a9-9151a2fb4598Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:35:37 GMTL'Equipe TVSporthttps://www.france24.com/en/sport/20251210-champions-league-city-beat-real-arsenal-cruise-to-a-win-athletic-hold-psg Erling Haaland’s relentless scoring, Arsenal’s flawless Champions League march and Unai Simon’s heroics headlined a dramatic night of European football on Wednesday. Manchester City edged a faltering Real Madrid to deepen the pressure on Xabi Alonso, Arsenal cruised to a sixth straight victory with a pair of wonder goals in Brugge, and Athletic Bilbao held holders PSG thanks to a stunning goalkeeping display. a5395176-d61d-11f0-9877-59b56dc374fbWed, 10 Dec 2025 23:12:05 GMT© Pankra Nieto, ReutersFRANCE 24