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The brilliant Michael Olise represents a key faultline in history of French football

Unusually in this France side, he plays with a sense of freedom and joy and has not yet submitted fully to Deschamps’s tactical yoke

The Guardian - UK

France vs Iraq World Cup 2026 Predictions, Picks and Odds

France meet Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field on June 22 with France as short as -1000. A win sends Les Bleus through Group I with a game to spare.

Sports Lens

Folarin Balogun: Will the USMNT Striker Challenge for the World Cup Golden Boot?

The emerging star scored twice in his World Cup debut last week.

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Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi Even in Golden Boot Market on Kalshi

Kalshi favored Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi to win the World Cup Golden Boot.

Sports Illustrated

Ronaldo Left Reeling as World Cup Golden Boot Race Explodes, Spain Told to Stay Calm

Lionel Messi's hat-trick, Kylian Mbappé's record-breaking display, and Erling Haaland's debut heroics put Cristiano Ronaldo under pressure in the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race.

International Business Times UK

2026 World Cup: The 12 Best Individual Performances of First Group Games

Many of the big names stepped up in the tournament’s opening matches.

Sports Illustrated

Ibrahima Konate Joins Bernardo Silva in Growing Real Madrid Free Agent Club

The France international decided against signing a new contract at Liverpool.

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England’s second-half forward surge against Croatia fails to mask defensive frailties

Even as forwards shine, Dallas performance exposes shaky defence that may cost Thomas Tuchel and England dear come sharp end

The Guardian - UK

The Eight Best Real Madrid Free Transfers of All Time—Ranked

Los Blancos have made a habit of picking up big players without paying a fee.

Sports Illustrated

All-time greatest: who is the highest goalscorer in World Cup history?

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are vying to become not just 2026 World Cup winners but also the greatest goalscorers in the history of the tournament. Here’s how they compare with others on the all-time list

The Guardian - UK

France seal hard-earned win against Senegal, Messi scores hat-trick for Argentina

Tactical changes by Les Bleus manager Didier Deschamps at half-time saw France seal a 3-1 win in their opening game against Senegal. Kylian Mbappé scored a brace, becoming the country's top goalscorer, with 58 goals to his name. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi helped Argentina shine with a hat-trick against Algeria –…

France 24

SI:AM | Lionel Messi Hat Trick Headlines an Especially Star-Studded World Cup Day

You might not see another single day with as much attacking excellence on display as we saw on Tuesday with Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all scoring multiple goals.

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Football’s greatest showman shows Mbappé and Haaland who’s boss

In today’s Football Daily: The big guns join the party

The Guardian - UK

Why Was Kylian Mbappé Not Awarded Penalty in France’s Win Over Senegal?

The French forward was at the heart of more controversy on Tuesday.

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International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Kylian Mbappe: Icon Claims He Would Play Till 80 to Shut Up Constant Critics

Kylian Mbappé scored twice against Senegal in East Rutherford to become France's all-time leading scorer, overtaking Olivier Giroud on 58 goals. His late long-range stunner capped a 3-1 win and underlined why he remains the central figure in France's latest charge.

Sports Illustrated

‘Difficult’—Lionel Messi Explains Why He Cried After Scoring for Argentina

The quiet soccer icon was overcome with emotion in Argentina’s 2026 opener.

Sports Illustrated

Every Goal Lionel Messi Has Scored at the World Cup

Lionel Messi’s 16 World Cup goals are the joint-most in tournament history.

International Business Times UK

Messi vs Mbappé vs Ronaldo: How the Biggest World Cup Stars Will Compare by Net Worth in 2026

Lionel Messi scores a record-equalling hattrick at the FIFA 2026 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for his last, while Kylian Mbappé sets eyes on the trophy after losing the finals in 2022.

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The Independent UK

The five all-time World Cup top scorers after Messi equals record

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France 24

World Cup 2026: France and Kylian Mbappé off to flying start

France beat Senegal in their opening World Cup match (3-1). With a brace, captain Kylian Mbappé is now the all-time leading goalscorer for France, with 58 goals.

Euronews

Lionel Messi ties Miroslav Klose for most World Cup goals as Argentina cruise past Algeria 3-0

France finds a way to break a goalless first half as they cruise past Senegal, the African champions whose recent AFCON title was stripped on a technicality and awarded to Morocco, delivering a 3-1 win campaign opener.

Sports Illustrated

Argentina Player Ratings vs. Algeria: Magical Messi Opens World Cup With Record Night

Lionel Messi is now the joint greatest goalscorer in World Cup history.

The Guardian - US

France looked a disjointed mess in their World Cup opener. Then came Mbappé

The tournament favorites were far from their best in their first half against a strong Senegal side. Their star forward made sure things finished fine

The Guardian - UK

Norway’s Erling Haaland punishes Iraq with double on World Cup debut

Erling Haaland scored Norway’s first two goals as they won 4-1 in Group I, despite Aymen Hussein equalising with Iraq’s second World Cup goal in the nation’s history

Sports Illustrated

France Lays the Ghost of 2002 to Rest After Overcoming Senegal

In 2002, Les Bleus lost in one of the biggest World Cup shocks of all time.

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