{
  "id": 20233594,
  "title": "Kroupi on target as France clinch Nations League quarters spot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/kroupi-on-target-as-france-clinch-nations-league-quarters-spot",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-15T22:32:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/11/1578547/kroupi-target-france-clinch-nations-league-quarters-spot"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eli Junior Kroupi scored his first goal for France as Les Bleus defeated Turkiye 2-1 in Bordeaux, securing a quarter-final spot in the UEFA Nations League. The 20-year-old Bournemouth forward replaced Bradley Barcola in the 67th minute and added a second from a Rayan Cherki assist. Abdulkerim Bardakci pulled one back for Turkiye late in the game. Kroupi, who had been sidelined due to injury, expressed his happiness with the goal, stating he had moved on from his injury concerns. This victory came after a 3-1 loss to Italy, with France finishing on top of their group with 13 points, one ahead of Belgium, who also advanced through a late comeback against Italy. Zinedine Zidane's team will now face a runner-up from another group in the quarter-finals, with potential opponents including World Cup winners Spain.",
  "summary": "BORDEAUX: Eli Junior Kroupi scored his first France goal as Les Bleus beat Turkiye 2-1 on Sunday to secure a spot in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Nations League.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Kroupi on target as France clinch Nations League quarters spot",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/kroupi-on-target-as-france-clinch-nations-league-quarters-spot-20233607",
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