Spain celebrated their World Cup 2026 victory, while Argentina was dethroned. The tournament, FIFA's largest to date, featured 48 nations, 104 matches, and 308 goals. Kylian Mbappe secured his second Golden Boot with 10 goals, and Unai Simon won the Golden Glove.
Kylian Mbappe made history by becoming the first player to win multiple FIFA World Cup Golden Boot awards, securing his second title after scoring 10 goals in the tournament, despite France's loss to England in the third-place match and Spain beating Argentina in the final.
England defeated France 6-4 in a high-scoring World Cup third-place match in Miami, securing their best-ever finish. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick for England, while Kylian Mbappé netted twice for France, becoming the first male player since 1970 to reach double figures at a World Cup.
The 2026 World Cup semifinals feature France vs. Spain and England vs. Argentina, bringing together four previous champions and top-ranked teams. The matches, including a Euro 2024 rematch and a historic rivalry, promise high drama as teams vie for a spot in the final, with Lionel Messi facing England for the first time.
England and France face off in the World Cup third-place match, a consolation prize with individual honors like the Golden Boot still at stake for Mbappé, Kane, and Bellingham, amidst a rich historical backdrop of Anglo-French rivalry.
France and England prepare for Saturday's World Cup third-place playoff in Miami, a fixture with mixed feelings but a rich history of high-scoring games and career-defining moments for players and teams.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals feature the top four-ranked teams: France, Argentina, Spain, and England, a lineup not seen since 1990. Defending champions Argentina face England, while Spain meet France in mouth-watering clashes.
Erling Haaland has become the most viral player of the World Cup, with searches and social media posts about him surging. His off-pitch content, including humorous social media posts and acts of sportsmanship, has captivated fans globally, contrasting with his goalscoring prowess.
Kylian Mbappe became the first player since 1966 to achieve 10+ goal contributions in two separate World Cups, reaching 11 in France's 2-0 quarterfinal win over Morocco. He also set records for youngest player with 20 appearances and fastest to 20 goals.
Kylian Mbappe scored and assisted as France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach the World Cup semifinals. Mbappe later left the match with an ankle injury but reassured fans it was not serious. He leads the Golden Boot race with 8 goals.
Kylian Mbappé leads Lionel Messi in the World Cup Golden Boot race with 8 goals and 3 assists to Messi's 8 goals and 1 assist. FIFA tiebreaker rules favor Mbappé due to more assists, despite equal goal tallies.
Kylian Mbappe scored his eighth goal in the FIFA World Cup 2026, equaling Lionel Messi at the top of the Golden Boot standings. France defeated Morocco 2-0 to advance to the semi-finals.
Kylian Mbappé leads Lionel Messi in the World Cup Golden Boot race with 8 goals each, but Mbappé is ahead due to more assists (3 vs 1). Both players are rewriting World Cup history with their goal contributions.
Kylian Mbappe overcame a penalty miss to score and assist in France's 2-0 win over Morocco, securing a spot in the FIFA World Cup semifinals. Despite an ankle injury scare late in the game, Mbappe reassured fans he is fine. He leads the Golden Boot race with eight goals.
Kylian Mbappe scored his eighth goal in the FIFA World Cup 2026, equaling Lionel Messi at the top of the Golden Boot standings. France defeated Morocco 2-0 to reach the semi-finals.
Kylian Mbappe set a new record as the youngest player to reach 20 World Cup appearances at 27 years and 201 days old during France's quarterfinal match against Morocco. He surpassed Wladislaw Zmuda's previous record.
Dimitar Berbatov believes Harry Kane should return to the Premier League to break Alan Shearer's scoring record and win a title in England. Kane is currently in his first year with Bayern Munich.
The 2026 World Cup features an unprecedented four-way Golden Boot race between Kylian Mbappe (7 goals), Erling Haaland (7 goals), Lionel Messi (8 goals), and Harry Kane (6 goals). This high scoring rate is historically rare, with Messi joining an elite group of players who have scored 8+ goals in a single tournament. The competition is fierce, with tiebreakers like assists and minutes played becoming crucial.
Lionel Messi scored his eighth goal in Argentina's 3-2 win over Egypt, taking the lead in the World Cup's Golden Boot race. Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are tied with seven goals each.
The World Cup's final day of the last 16 features Argentina facing Egypt and Switzerland playing Colombia. Both Argentina and Egypt are on historic runs, while Switzerland and Colombia aim to advance as dark horses.
Erling Haaland's brace against Brazil has placed him level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, each with seven goals, in the race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot award. Harry Kane follows with six goals.
For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, three players—Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappé—have each scored seven or more goals in the same tournament edition, highlighting a historic Golden Boot race.
Erling Haaland has drawn level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé at the top of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race with seven goals each. Mbappé leads on assists, while Messi has set a new tournament scoring record.
Harry Kane scored two late goals to give England a 2-1 comeback win over Congo DR, moving him level with Erling Haaland and one goal behind leaders Messi and Mbappé in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race. Kane also surpassed Pelé's World Cup goal tally.
