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World Cup 2026: Rodri wins the Golden Ball as Spain sweeps the individual awards
Rodri wins the Golden Ball ahead of Messi, as Spain claims 3 of the 4 individual awards at the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA World Cup 2026What if Messi and Mbappé finish level? What FIFA's rules say
Messi needs more than a brace to overhaul Mbappé's 10 goals for the Golden Boot. Here's the maths — and FIFA's tiebreaker rules.
World Cup 2026: England hold off France's fightback to claim third place (6-4)
England raced into a 4-0 lead, but France's stunning fightback fell just short as Bellingham sealed a 6-4 win.
Yamal after the win over France: "The result doesn't lie"
Following Spain's win over France in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, Lamine Yamal took another shot at Kylian Mbappé — the third jab in the space of a week.
After the exit... Mbappé delivers a scathing verdict on France's level
Kylian Mbappé did not hide his disappointment with France's level of performance following the defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final.
France national team: Didier Deschamps gives an update on Kylian Mbappé's fitness
France coach Didier Deschamps has reassured fans over Kylian Mbappé's fitness ahead of the 2026 World Cup semi-final against Spain.
FIFA World Cup 20262026 World Cup: France respond to Lamine Yamal's provocations
Hours before the 2026 World Cup semi-final, France players calmly responded to comments deemed provocative from young Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal, insisting only the pitch will settle the debate.
FIFA World Cup 2026Messi and Mbappé tied atop the 2026 World Cup scoring charts... heading for a final showdown?
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé lead the 2026 World Cup scoring charts with 8 goals each, in a race that could culminate in another final showdown between the two, echoing the 2022 Qatar final.
BreakingFIFA World Cup 20262026 World Cup: the 4 teams through to the semi-finals and the full schedule
With the quarter-finals now complete, the four semi-finalists of the 2026 World Cup are known: France, Spain, England and Argentina. Here's how each team qualified, along with the full schedule for both semi-finals.
Messi, Mbappé and Haaland: who will win the World Cup Golden Boot?
Level on 8 goals apiece, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé top the World Cup scoring charts, with Erling Haaland right behind them on 7 goals in his very first World Cup. Here's where each star stands before the decisive rounds.
FIFA World Cup 2026Ankle knock, reassuring scans: what to know about Mbappé's substitution against Morocco
Kylian Mbappé was substituted in the 75th minute of the 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Morocco due to ankle pain, though initial scans came back reassuring ahead of the July 14 semi-final.
FIFA World Cup 2026Messi and Mbappé rewrite history: the World Cup's all-time top scorers ranking
Lionel Messi has become the World Cup's all-time top scorer with 21 goals, ahead of Kylian Mbappé (20 goals), while Miroslav Klose (16 goals) rounds out the podium. Here's the full ranking.