Rajoy condemns France World Cup squad as “without Frenchmen”

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Former Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy’s remark about the French World Cup squad drew widespread condemnation.

WHO: Mariano Rajoy

WHAT: Rajoy made a comment about the French men’s World Cup squad, sparking condemnation.

WHEN: Jul 12, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET

WHERE: Spain

WHY: The comment was triggered by the composition of the French World Cup squad, which includes players with immigrant backgrounds or from former French colonies.

How this story developed (showing 5 of 5 earlier reports)

Rajoy slammed over racist remarks about France team · Jul 13, 2026 at 9:05 PM ET
Rajoy criticized over comments about France’s World Cup team · Jul 13, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET
Rajoy criticized for racist remarks about France squad · Jul 13, 2026 at 7:08 AM ET
Rajoy sparks French immigration debate with 'without Frenchmen' · Jul 12, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
Rajoy faces criticism over 'xenophobic' remark on France team · Jul 12, 2026 at 2:09 PM ET

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