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. Sports Illustrated · 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. France 24 · 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 The Guardian - UK · Jul 18
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. Sports Illustrated · Jul 18
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… France 24 · Jul 18
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. Latin Times · Jul 18
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 Economic Times · Jul 18
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 The Guardian - US · Jul 18
France vs England FIFA World Cup 2026: India time, live streaming, venue, squads and match preview France and England will compete for third place in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Both teams aim to finish the tournament with a victory and secure the bronze medal. France lost to Spain, while England suffered a late defeat against Argentina. This match marks Didier Deschamps' final game as France's… The Economic Times · Jul 18
Three Key Factors That Make Spain the World’s Best Team La Roja is a game away from its second World Cup triumph. Sports Illustrated · Jul 18
World Cup 2026 : Deschamps last dance The match no one wants to play kicks off on Saturday in Miami. However, it is not because there is no trophy up for grabs that there is nothing to play for, England are hoping to get their hands on their best result in 60 years, whilst France looks to… France 24 · Jul 18
Disappointed France and England to face off in third place World Cup match France and England meet for their final World Cup match on Saturday competing for third place after failing to reach Sunday's final. Neither of the disappointed teams seems to relish the prospect of the clash: "The best thing for France and England would be for this match not to exist,"… France 24 · Jul 18
France vs. England—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups France and England suffered devastating semifinal defeats earlier in the week. Sports Illustrated · Jul 18
Why France and England Are Playing in a World Cup Bronze Final Thomas Tuchel has admitted he’d rather not play in the World Cup oddity. Sports Illustrated · Jul 17
Sports Illustrated · Jul 16 Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe for Golden Boot on Kalshi There is no bigger stage than the World Cup final and third-place game to settle the Golden Boot. “Markets now favor Lionel Messi over Kylian Mbappé to win his
Sports Illustrated · Jul 16 Rodri Is the Galactico Real Madrid Desperately Need to Sign This Summer The Spain midfielder has dominated at the World Cup in a position of weakness for Madrid.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 16 It’s the end of the World Cup as England know it In today’s Football Daily: Argentina knock out England, again
Sports Illustrated · Jul 16 The Best Performance of the 2026 World Cup Semifinals The rampant favorite to reach the World Cup final was unceremoniously dismantled by the tournament’s new leading contenders.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 16 Why Lionel Messi Overtook Kylian Mbappe in World Cup Golden Boot Race Without Scoring Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé headline the Golden Boot race for the second World Cup in a row.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 16 Real Madrid’s Biggest Problems Laid Bare at the 2026 World Cup A wealth of Real Madrid representatives left plenty to be desired this summer.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15 Kylian Mbappé feels sands of time shifting as France suffer fresh World Cup angst France’s captain has played with a sense of unfinished business but he will be 31 when the next World Cup begins
Sports Illustrated · Jul 15 Kylian Mbappe’s World Cup Setback Echoes His Real Madrid Failures The France international once again fell short in a game where his team needed his best.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15 In this star-powered World Cup, Spain show the value of the collective and control Luis de la Fuente’s final-bound team have been fuelled by togetherness and a commitment to each other that goes back a long way
Sports Illustrated · Jul 15 Ranking France’s ‘Fabulous Five’ on Their World Cup Performances France’s star-studded attack scored 16 times during its run to the semifinals.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 15 World Cup Golden Boot History As Lionel Messi Chases Individual Glory No player has ever won the World Cup Golden Boot on multiple occasions.