World Cup 2026 awards: the Guardian team give their final tournament verdicts The best games, goals and personal highlights – from a magical Azteca to Erling Haaland breaking America The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
World Cup, Ballon d’Or, Champions League, Euros … has Rodri completed football? Plus: the most World Cup assists, Ballon d’Or winners with fewest caps and what happens to World Cup balls? The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
Tango, Tattoos and Tuxedos: The 48 Best Quotes From the 2026 World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Neymar Jr, Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel and many more were responsible for some of the best quotes of the summer. Sports Illustrated · Jul 22
The Pros and Cons of Expanding the World Cup to 64 Teams In four years, there could be an extra 16 teams competing for soccer’s most prestigious prize. Sports Illustrated · Jul 21
Kylian Mbappé makes EA Sports FC 27 cover comeback after four years "Dictator Mbappé" is back! Dot Esports · Jul 21
Here are 48 reasons to cherish the World Cup (minus the Geopolitics) In today’s Football Daily: Some love for the GWC The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
Ranking the 10 Favorites to Win the 2026 Ballon d’Or After Spain’s World Cup Glory There are some familiar faces—and a few surprise contenders—in the race to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Sports Illustrated · Jul 20
One Thing We Learned About All 48 World Cup Teams A brilliant 2026 World Cup is in the books, with Spain continuing its second dominant cycle of the 21st century. Sports Illustrated · Jul 20
France skipper Mbappé denies Messi to win second Golden Boot award Kylian Mbappé will return to France from the World Cup with his reputation as one of the best strikers of his generation enhanced, having become the first player to win the competition's Golden Boot award twice. Radio France Internationale · Jul 20
Spain crowned world champions as France miss out and England claim bronze Spain compressed Argentina to claim the first 48-team World Cup and conclude a 39-day extravaganza of 104 matches, 308 goals at 16 stadiums in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Radio France Internationale · Jul 20
Is Messi retiring after FIFA 2026 World Cup loss against Spain? Here's what he actually said Is Lionel Messi Retiring After the World Cup: Lionel Messi's emotional World Cup final exit sparked retirement questions online. He scored eight goals and provided four assists throughout the tournament. Messi previously retired from international football and later reversed his decision. His Instagram posts hinted at a farewell after the… The Economic Times · Jul 20
Mbappe Becomes First Male Player in History to Win Multiple World Cup Golden Boots The French star striker took home the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot after a whopping 10 goals this summer. Sports Illustrated · Jul 19
2026 World Cup Individual Award Winners: Full List The best player, top scorer, best young player and leading goalkeeper were all crowned after Sunday’s World Cup final. Sports Illustrated · Jul 19
From 4-0 to 4-3 to 6-4: A Hat-Trick and a Bench Player's Late Strike Give England Bronze in a Miami Classic England beats France 6-4 in a wild World Cup third-place thriller in Miami, surviving a stunning second-half comeback to claim bronze. Latin Times · Jul 19
France 24 · Jul 19 2026 World Cup: France fall to England after wild ten-goal thriller France endured an emotional rollercoaster in Miami on Saturday, eventually falling 6-4 to England in a breathtaking 2026 World Cup third-place playoff. Trailing 4-0 at halftime, Les Bleus mounted a sensational comeback, fueled by Kylian Mbappé's ninth and tenth goals of the tournament, but England held on to seal victory…
Euronews · Jul 19 England beat France 6-4 to claim World Cup third place Bukayo Saka scored a hat trick as England beat France 6-4 in a record-breaking World Cup third-place playoff. The Three Lions survived a dramatic French comeback to secure their best finish at the tournament since winning the title in 1966.
The Economic Times · Jul 19 FIFA World Cup 2026 Top Scorers List: Mbappé’s 10-goal lead puts him on top, but Messi has one last shot at his first Golden Boot FIFA World Cup 2026 Top Scorers List: The Golden Boot race has a blockbuster finish lined up: Kylian Mbappé leads the FIFA World Cup 2026 scoring charts with 10 goals and a new record, but Lionel Messi still has one final chance to catch him.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 19 ‘For Sure’—Kylian Mbappe Drops Lionel Messi Prediction for 2026 World Cup Final Despite a record-breaking performance, Mbappé’s mood was somber, and his teammates were tearing each other apart.
France 24 · Jul 19 World Cup 2026: France's Mbappé becomes all-time tournament goalscorer Kylian Mbappé made history at the World Cup by becoming the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer with 22 goals after his brace in France's third-place playoff against England. The French superstar surpassed Lionel Messi's previous record of 21 goals, cementing his legacy as one of football's greatest tournament performers.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 19 What Lionel Messi Needs to Win 2026 World Cup Golden Boot The greatest player of all time is chasing an incredible World Cup first.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 18 France vs. England Player Ratings: Superstars Defy Logic in Dizzying Game The Three Lions secured their best World Cup finish since 1966.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 18 Saka hits three as England beat France in 10-goal thriller for third place Bukayo Saka hit a hat trick as England edged past France 6-4 on Saturday afternoon to claim a zany bronze medal match in Miami.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 18 Mbappe Raises Stakes for Messi in Golden Boot Race, Sets New All-Time Record The French striker became the all-time World Cup leader in goals during Saturday’s third-place match against England.
France 24 · Jul 18 World Cup 2026: France escape humiliation but fall to England in Deschamps' final match England clinched third place at the World Cup with a dramatic 6-4 victory over France in Miami, with Jude Bellingham's brilliant late strike sealing the win. The Three Lions' attacking prowess proved decisive as they withstood a remarkable French second-half fightback before reasserting their dominance in stoppage time.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18 Saka hat-trick seals 6-4 England win over France in epic World Cup third-place playoff England led 4-0 at half-time but needed a late Bukayo Saka penalty and a Jude Bellingham breakaway to see off France 6-4 after Kylian Mbappé’s double