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The celebration photo that sums up my relationship with Mbappe

France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why iconic Les Bleus striker Kylian Mbappe is misunderstood, and seen as arrogant when he's not.

Côte d’Ivoire’s Wahi denied Canada visa for World Cup match amid fixing allegation

Striker will miss match against Germany in Toronto Was arrested over alleged ‘organised fraud’ in Ligue 1 The Côte d’Ivoire striker Elye Wahi, who is being investigated for alleged fixing, has not been authorised to travel to Canada for his team’s World Cup match against Germany, the Côte d’Ivoire football federation (FIF) said on Thursday. FIF said Wahi would not be able to travel with the squad…

Gary Lineker hails Harry Kane as ‘greatest English striker we’ve ever had’ after equalling World Cup record

Harry Kane equalled Gary Lineker’s England World Cup goals record of 10 with his brace against Croatia in Dallas

World Cup commentator's head cut open and cameraman wiped out in chaotic scenes

Jacqui Oatley has shared details of a chaotic incident at the 2026 World Cup that saw fellow broadcaster and former England defender Warren Barton left bleeding

Harry Kane says Golden Boot rivals Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland gave him ‘push’ in World Cup opener

The England captain equalled Gary Lineker’s record of 10 World Cup goals for the side as they beat Croatia 4-2

Five things to look out for as Scotland bid to continue dream World Cup start against Morocco

Scotland and the Tartan Army return to Foxborough on Friday to face Morocco in their second World Cup group stage game

Christie on Messi and a 'non-existent' dream

Relaxing with his team-mates in their hotel in uptown Charlotte, Ryan Christie watched the Lionel Messi show on Tuesday evening. "When you chill out a bit, you turn back into a spectator," said the Bournemouth and Scotland midfielder. A treble for Messi and doubles for Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland - the big boys came out to play.

Golden Boot: World Cup 2026 top goalscorers

Who is winning the battle to be top scorer at the World Cup? Live and updated throughout the tournament All-time World Cup goalscorers The Golden Boot is awarded to the World Cup’s top goalscorer, with assists used as a tie-breaker if two or more players finish level. The 2026 tournament has three former Golden Boot winners taking part: Kylian Mbappé of France (eight goals in 2022), England’s…

Canada's Davies fit to face Qatar in World Cup

Canada captain Alphonso Davies will be available to play on Thursday against Qatar after he missed his team's World Cup opener while recovering from a hamstring injury.

The lifelong education of USMNT goalkeeper (and Ha...

The starting USMNT goalkeeper has an economics degree from Harvard. In his remarkable family, that makes him the underachiever.

Chelsea’s Malo Gusto sustains injury in France training

Chelsea defender Malo Gusto (23) sustained an injury during a training game that mixed the players not involved in France’s FIFA World Cup opener against Senegal (3-1) and youth players from New Eng...

Barcelona ace’s underappreciated performance in World Cup opener backed by eye-opening stats

Barcelona midfielder Gavi found himself at the centre of criticism following Spain’s disappointing World Cup opener against Cape Verde, but a closer look at the numbers paints a very different pictu...

Sweden faced Alexander Isak injury scare ahead of World Cup opener

Isak Gives Sweden World Cup Lift as Liverpool Watch Fitness ScareSweden Find Their Forward SparkAlexander Isak has reminded everyone why Sweden still look dangerous at this World Cup. In a commanding ...

Rice plays down injury fears and insists he will be fit to face Ghana

🥐Bernardo, Víctor Muñoz and more... the day's 5️⃣ stories

Not everything is about the World Cup, and there is also big news related to major football stories Bernardo Silva is now a Real Madrid playerThe Portuguese midfielder has signed as the new player for...

Christie chases dream on same stage as idol Messi

Making a World Cup debut was a huge thrill for midfielder Ryan Christie as the Scotland midfielder sets sights on making progress beyond the group stage.

World Cup 2026: Golden boot battle heats up, Ronaldo off to frustrating start, Spain called for calm

Records have already started falling, stars are laying down their markers and the opening days of the 2026 FIFA World Cup have left plenty to unpack.Not all heavy hitters have lived up to expectations...

Thomas Tuchel details what Declan Rice told him after Arsenal star suffers injury scare

Declan Rice was forced off following a small injury scare in England's 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia in Dallas

☕️🥐 FC breakfast: Giroud 👏 shock in Norway 🥵 Da Fonseca 🇦🇷

Olivier Giroud’s class 👏After being stripped of the title of the all-time top scorer for Les Bleus, Olivier Giroud sent a little message to Kylian Mbappé via LOSC’s Twitter account. Nice!Da Fo...

Folarin Balogun's unlikely path to the USMNT reaches the World Cup — with more to come

Since joining the national team three years ago, Balogun has injected a world-class striker's menace into the U.S. attack — something that was lacking at the 2022 World Cup.

From a chance birth in Brooklyn to the World Cup: Folarin Balogun's American story

Since joining the national team three years ago, Balogun has injected a world-class striker's menace into the U.S. attack — something that was lacking at the 2022 World Cup.

Folarin Balogun is the USMNT's breakout World Cup star — and a world-class menace up front

Since joining the national team three years ago, Balogun has injected a world-class striker's menace into the U.S. attack — something that was lacking at the 2022 World Cup.

Marsch bullish before Qatar match as Canada prepare to welcome back Alphonso Davies

Asked how he’s handling the scrutiny of coaching a World Cup co-host – where even apparently insignificant comments can end up in the headlines – Jesse Marsch was quick to flash a grin. “Maybe we’ll get through this one without creating news cycles,” Marsch quipped a day before his Canada team welcome Qatar to Vancouver for a pivotal Group B clash. Marsch and midfielder Ismaël Koné refused to…

What are the patches on some shirts at the World Cup?

England captain Harry Kane was seen wearing a special patch on his England shirt - why are they there and who else gets to wear them?