Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe Erling Haaland has guided Norway into the knockout stages of the World Cup, but the striker is not getting carried away. After scoring twice in Norway’s 3-2 win over Senegal on Tuesday, Haaland said the team should enjoy the moment and not start talking about winning games.The Manchester City forward has…
Mbappe scored a historic 16 goals, approaching Messi’s World Cup record/Photo source: Associated Press The France captain scored twice against Iraq, equaling Miroslav Klose’s World Cup tally of 16 Lionel Messi Now ahead of him on the all-time scoring listKylian Mbappe’s 100th game for France was already shaping up to be a memorable moment, but…
France’s Ousmane Dembélé (7) and Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrate a goal during the World Cup Group One football match between France and Iraq on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derick Hamilton) France beat Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia to secure a spot in the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mbappe scored…
France’s Manu Kone (No. 6) defends against Iraq’s Ali Al Hammadi (No. 9) during the World Cup Group One football match between France and Iraq on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derick Hamilton) Kylian MbappeA first-half goal gave France the lead, but dangerous lightning over Philadelphia forced players and supporters to seek shelter,…
Few countries have a better blend of established pedigrees and emerging talent heading into major tournaments than France. Didier Deschamps has spent more than a decade building a team capable of competing on multiple fronts, and his depth is one of the main reasons France continues to be regarded as one of the most popular…
France’s Kylian Mbappe applauds fans at the end of a football match between France and Senegal in World Cup Group One, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, near New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) France’s all-time top scorer is expected to make his 100th cap against Iraq, with Kylian Mbappe closing in on…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (second from right) celebrates with teammates after scoring. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set for a dramatic week as the expanded 48 teams enter the final group stages and the race for a spot in the last 32 gathers pace from Monday.After 10 days of competition between the United…