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Lionel Messi eyes a third Golden Ball and a challenge to Kylian Mbappé for the Golden Boot as the 2026 World Cup final approaches.
Kylian Mbappé has become the all-time leading goal scorer in World Cup history, reaching 22 career goals during the 2026 third-place match.
France's World Cup journey ends in the semifinals following a loss to Spain, sparking criticism from both the coach and star player.
Spain has secured its place in the World Cup final after defeating France with two goals in the semifinals.
Spain has advanced to the World Cup final after defeating France in a highly anticipated semifinal clash in Dallas.
France advances to the 2026 World Cup semifinals following a victory over Morocco.
France advances to the World Cup semi-finals as Kylian Mbappé addresses public concern regarding his ankle health.
Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi are locked in a high-stakes competition for the Golden Boot as the 2026 World Cup approaches its conclusion.
French prosecutors are investigating racist remarks directed at Kylian Mbappé by a Paraguayan senator following a World Cup match.
A Paraguayan senator is demanding an apology from Kylian Mbappé and threatening legal action following a series of racial controversies.
Kylian Mbappé and the French federation have condemned a Paraguayan senator for using racist slurs involving 'colonised Cameroonians'.
Kylian Mbappé moves within one goal of Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot following France's physical victory over Paraguay.
Kylian Mbappé ties Lionel Messi in the World Cup golden boot race following France's victory over Paraguay in Philadelphia.
France advances to the World Cup quarter-finals while Morocco eliminates Canada as the Round of 16 kicks off.
Kylian Mbappé has tied Lionel Messi's World Cup goal record following France's dominant victory over Sweden.
Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe's teams face Sweden and Côte d'Ivoire in World Cup round of 32
France and Norway face off in a high-stakes FIFA World Cup match featuring superstars Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.
The FIFA World Cup enters the round of 32 as tournament favorites continue to compete in high-stakes knockout matches.
Severe thunderstorms and a tornado warning in Philadelphia disrupted a FIFA World Cup matchup between France and Iraq on Monday.