Yamal extends perfect knockout record to 6-0 against Mbappe (Image: X) Lamine Yamal’s remarkable record against Kylian Mbappé in knockout matches continued at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Spain defeated France 2-0 in the semi-finals to book their place in the final. The win extended Yamal’s unbeaten streak against French superstar Kylian Mbappe in…
Spain’s players celebrate defeating France in a World Cup semifinal match Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo) A clinical and disciplined Spain advanced to their first FIFA World Cup finals in 16 years after edging out neighbors France 2-0 in a high-octane semi-final clash at the AT&T Stadium on Tuesday. A first-half penalty from Mikel…
Kylian Mbappé was made to wait more than three minutes before taking his first-half penalty against Morocco in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough.Mbappe won the penalty after Morocco defender Noussair Mazraoui challenged him in the box. Referee Facundo Tello immediately pointed to the spot, but the…
France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates the opening goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) France advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Morocco at the Boston Stadium. A masterful…
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…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, second right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set for a dramatic week as the expanded 48-team tournament enters the final phase of the group stage, with the race for places in the Round of 32 meeting from Monday onwards.After 10 days…