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BIZARRE: 5 - You Need To See This

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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…

France 24

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.

Euronews

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.

The Economic Times

‘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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

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What Lionel Messi Needs to Win 2026 World Cup Golden Boot

The greatest player of all time is chasing an incredible World Cup first.

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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

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

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.

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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

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

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi’s Record for Argentina in World Cup Finals

Lionel Messi has carried Argentina to the 2026 World Cup final with 12 goal involvements.

France 24

France-England: Bellingham ends Les Bleus' comeback in Deschamps' farewell

England clinched third place at the World Cup with a dominant 6-4 victory over France in Miami, with Bukayo Saka's hat trick proving decisive. The Three Lions' attacking prowess overwhelmed Didier Deschamps' rotated France side in his final match as manager after 14 years in charge. Relive the match with…

Latin Times

France, England Chase Consolation Glory — and Golden Boot Points — in Miami

France meet England in Miami for World Cup bronze. Mbappé could tie the all-time scoring record as both sides rotate heavily.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Lamine Yamal, Pelé, Mbappé and more, all-time youngest players to feature in finals

With the upcoming final, Spain's Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí are poised to etch their names into the World Cup record books as the youngest-ever finalists. They step into a rarefied circle of players under twenty, sharing the stage with legends like Pelé from 1958 and Kylian Mbappé from 2018,…

The Guardian - US

World Cup schedule today: How to watch France v England, TV channels & live stream Saturday 18 July

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the schedule for Saturday 18 July, including kick-off times, TV channels and live stream options

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