Kylian Mbappe celebrates France’s win as Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill holds the ball (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Kylian Mbappe helped France to reach the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay, but the match ended with ugly scenes after the final whistle.France, considered one of the favorites to win the tournament, was…
Kylian Mbappé’s penalty sealed a narrow 1-0 win for France against Paraguay, securing their place in the quarter-finals. (AP Photo) On a day when the city was toasting the 250th anniversary of American independence with patriotic fervor, it was a French talisman. Kylian Mbappe that stole the spotlight at Lincoln Financial Field. The Real Madrid…
Spain’s Lamine Yamal gestures during the match against Austria in Inglewood. (AP Photo) Spanish sensation Lamine Yamal has added another remarkable milestone to his fast-growing career after becoming the youngest European player ever to record 10 wins at major international tournaments, eclipsing a record previously held by the France captain. Kylian Mbappe.The 18-year-old completed the…
Jordan Bos of Australia (5) (AP Photo) Australia’s Jordan Bos emerged as one of the surprise stars of the FIFA World Cupwith the flying full-back not only helping the Socceroos reach the knockout stage, but also outrunning some of football’s biggest speedsters, including Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland.The 23-year-old will be in the spotlight again…
England’s Harry Kane (9) celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal against Congo in Atlanta. (AP Photo/PTI) England captain Harry Kane renewed the race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot with a sensational finish against Congo DR, moving level with Erling Haaland in second place and closing the gap on the joint leaders….
Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Kylian Mbappé underlined why he remains one of football’s greatest winners, scoring twice as France beat Sweden 3-0 in the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for a draw. Lionel Messi atop the tournament’s Golden Boot standings.The France captain now has six goals in the tournament,…
France’s Kylian Mbappe reacts after scoring his team’s opening goal during the World Cup 32 soccer match between France and Sweden in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Kylian Mbappé continued his relentless assault on the FIFA World Cup record books on Tuesday night, scoring twice as France…
France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates his third goal during the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match between France and Sweden in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) The 2026 FIFA World Cup last 32 clash at the MetLife Stadium saw France deliver a masterclass in attacking efficiency…
Simon and Garfunkel sing once the words of the prophet are written on the walls of the subway. They were only partially correct because the truth of the gospel can be found in all forms of art, including cartoons. Take a cartoon caption by Paul Rigby in the Sydney Daily Telegraph, who witnessed the plight…
Mbappé closes in on Messi’s World Cup record after reaching 16 goals in historic run / Image: AP The France captain scored twice against Iraq to move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals, with just Lionel Messi now ahead of him on the all-time chartsKylian Mbappe’s 100th appearance for France was already…
France’s Kylian Mbappe applauds fans at the end of the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) France’s all-time goalscorer is expected to make his 100th international appearance against Iraq, with Kylian Mbappé also closing in on many…