French badminton federation

Toma Junior Popov: France scripted a landmark moment in Thomas Cup history, storming into the semifinals for the first time after a commanding 3-0 victory over Japan, while Denmark ensured a rare double European presence in the last four.

The French side continued their impressive run in the tournament with a clinical display built entirely on singles success. Despite facing stiff resistance in patches, Christo Popov, Alex Lanier and Toma Junior Popov each delivered in straight games to seal the tie without the need for doubles.

Christo set the tone in a gruelling opening contest against Kodai Naraoka, eventually prevailing after a physically demanding battle that tested his patience and endurance.