Six ‘Plan B’ Strikers Real Madrid Could Sign As Jose Mourinho Seeks New Joselu Los Blancos lack cover for Kylian Mbappé. Sports Illustrated · Jun 24
Red-hot strikers, errors and smart subs: why the 2026 World Cup is a goal-fest This tournament is shaping up to be the most prolific since 1970 – if Messi, Mbappé and co can keep up the pace The Guardian - UK · Jun 24
Didier Deschamps to Miss France’s Decisive Final Group I Match The two-time World Cup winner traveled back to France following his mother’s death. Sports Illustrated · Jun 24
‘It’s So Easy’—Kylian Mbappe’s Michael Olise Comments Hint at Real Madrid Long Game The two players have formed an irresistible connection for France. Sports Illustrated · Jun 24
Real Madrid ‘Set Deadline’ for Vinicius Jr Contract Renewal The Brazilian’s deal is set to expire next summer. Sports Illustrated · Jun 24
All guns blazing as Messi, Mbappé and Haaland lead World Cup Golden Boot race Just Fontaine has reigned as the World Cup's record scorer at a single tournament since 1958. But with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland each piling on the goals for their respective countries, and the likes of Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo in pursuit, the decades-old record is looking… France 24 · Jun 24
Kylian Mbappé’s France vs Iraq World Cup highlight gets xQc suspended as FIFA issues copyright strike xQc received a temporary Twitch suspension after showing a five-second Kylian Mbappé highlight from France’s World Cup match against Iraq. He said FIFA filed the DMCA claim, leading to a 24-48 hour ban. His explanation was later supported by reports from Dexerto, Sportskeeda and discussions on Reddit, all pointing to… The Times of India · Jun 23
‘David Asks Me’—Kylian Mbappe Hints at Future MLS Move, Reveals Beckham Talks The Frenchman’s currently lighting up the World Cup for France, challenging Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland for the Golden Boot. Sports Illustrated · Jun 23
‘Decisive’ Dembélé joins party but could group dominance hurt France? Norway will provide a tougher test for two-time world champions – and they are going to need it before knockouts The Guardian - UK · Jun 23
The World Cup stage is set for a Golden Boot shootout for the ages In today’s Football Daily: the big-hitters have brought their shooting boots The Guardian - UK · Jun 23
‘I’ve Always Said’—Miroslav Klose Reacts to Lionel Messi Taking World Cup Goal Record Two strikes against Austria took Messi up to 18 career goals at the World Cup. Sports Illustrated · Jun 23
Norway vs France World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks Norway vs France World Cup 2026 predictions: France lead Group I on goal difference, with Mbappe already at four goals. Our pick is France at -136. Sports Lens · Jun 23
World Cup 2026: Jordan fan dies in crowd crush; criticism of Ronaldo and Portugal ‘unfair’; England face Ghana – as it happened A crowd surge among Jordanians gathered near Amman’s Roman theatre to watch a World Cup match broadcast killed one fan and injured eight more The Guardian - UK · Jun 23
Mbappé's double on 100th appearance fires France into World Cup knockout stages Kylian Mbappé marked his 100th cap for France on Monday night with two goals in their 3-0 win over Iraq in a game that took more than four hours to complete due to thunder storms over Philadelphia. Radio France Internationale · Jun 23
Sports Illustrated · Jun 23 France Player Ratings vs. Iraq: Not Even Thunderstorms Can Slow Mbappe Down Kylian Mbappé is now just two goals shy of Lionel Messi in the race for the greatest goalscorer in World Cup history.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23 Two-hour storm break fails to stop France as Mbappé and Dembélé prove too good for Iraq Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Ousmane Dembélé added another as France cruised to a win over Iraq that was delayed for two hours at half-time
France 24 · Jun 23 World Cup 2026: Mbappé stars as France breeze past Iraq despite weather chaos France defeated Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia to mathematically secure their passage to the knockout stages. Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Ousmane Dembélé added a third, but the match was overshadowed by severe thunderstorms that forced a two hour and 12-minute delay, the evacuation of spectators and a complete washout of…
The Independent UK · Jun 22 Kylian Mbappé of France scores his 15th World Cup goal, tying for 3rd most in history Kylian Mbappé of France has scored his 15th career World Cup goal
Sports Illustrated · Jun 22 France vs. Iraq—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats The 42nd game of the 2026 World Cup sees the perceived ‘group of death’ continue.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 22 Argentina Player Ratings vs. Austria: Messi Breaks World Cup Record, Secures Knockout Round Lionel Messi continued to take center stage in Dallas.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 22 How to Watch France vs. Iraq on TV, Live Stream—World Cup The 2018 winners and 2022 finalists France made a confident start in its opening group game.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22 France 3-0 Iraq after two-hour storm delay at World Cup 2026 – as it happened France secure the win they require to qualify for the knockout stages … eventually. Join Tim de Lisle for reaction
Sports Illustrated · Jun 22 ‘It’s Clear’—Kylian Mbappe Ranks Himself Against Messi, Haaland, Kane All four have enjoyed goal-laden starts to the World Cup.
The Guardian - US · Jun 22 World Cup schedule today: How to watch Norway v Senegal, TV channels & live stream Monday 22 June What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Monday 22 June, including kick-off times, TV channels and live stream options
Sports Illustrated · Jun 22 The Top 10 World Cup Goal Predators of All Time These 10 strikers are the World Cup’s greatest-ever goal predators.