Kylian Mbappe became the World Cup's all-time top scorer with 22 goals after scoring twice in France's 6-4 defeat to England in the third-place play-off. England secured third place, marking their best World Cup performance since 1966, while Didier Deschamps concluded his tenure as France's head coach.
Kylian Mbappé has become the first player in World Cup history to score eight or more goals in two different tournaments. With his goal against Morocco, he reached eight goals in the 2026 edition, adding to his eight from the 2022 World Cup. He now has 20 career World Cup goals in 20 appearances.
Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record at the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the most shots without creating a single chance for a teammate, with 17 shots in four matches. Despite scoring three goals, this statistic highlights his diminished role as a connective player at age 41.
The FIFA World Cup hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada has set a new record for goals scored in a single tournament, with 177 goals. This surpasses the previous record of 172 goals set in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The tournament, featuring 48 teams for the first time, concludes on July 19.
Spain secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in their Group H match, with Lamine Yamal opening the scoring and Mikel Oyarzabal adding two goals. The win, inspired by Yamal's performance, saw Spain find their form after a disappointing World Cup opener.
Spain secured a dominant 4-0 win against Saudi Arabia in Group H, with Lamine Yamal scoring early and Mikel Oyarzabal adding two goals before halftime. The team found their rhythm after an underwhelming World Cup opener, showcasing strong performance and advancing to four points in the standings.
Jonathan David and Johan Manzambi, who impressed with hat-tricks at the World Cup, are reportedly attracting interest from Premier League clubs. David's prolific scoring for Lille and Juventus, and Manzambi's emergence as a creative midfielder, have put them on the radar for potential transfers.
Four more teams open their World Cup campaigns on Wednesday, with Portugal facing DRC and England meeting Croatia. The article also highlights records chased by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, fan violence in New York, and difficult kickoff times worldwide.
