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Kylian Mbappe Lionel Messi Cristiano Ronaldo Harry Kane Erling Haaland Folarin Balogun Jude Bellingham Kylian Mbappé Lamine Yamal Key Players

Post-World Cup Flop Lists Name Ronaldo, Pulisic and Muslera Among Top Disappointments

Coverage on July 21 blamed age, injury or coaching decisions for why several high-profile players failed to meet expectations.

France Reach World Cup Semifinals as Mbappé Shrugs Off Ankle Knock

Raphinha Back in Brazil Training, Club Urges Caution

Haaland Winner Eliminates Ivory Coast After Amad Equaliser

Dutch FA Files Report After Racist Online Abuse Targeted Players Post Shootout

Vinicius Jr. Scores Four as Brazil Advance but Team Still Shows Flaws

Modric, 40, Sets World Cup Assist Record With Corner That Wins It for Croatia

Matthäus and Lahm Want Joshua Kimmich Back in Midfield

Rayan’s Assist Sends Brazil Top of Group C

Barcelona Sign Anthony Gordon for €70m Plus Up to €10m in Add‑Ons

Japan Need Only a Draw While Sweden Must Win to Advance From Group F

Extreme Heat Emerges as a Major Challenge for World Cup Players and Fans

Mexico and South Korea Face Group A Decider in Guadalajara

Balogun’s World Cup Brace Raises His Market Value and Could Net Arsenal a Windfall

Everton Prepare Bid for Feyenoord Striker Ayase Ueda

Bruno Fernandes Voices World Cup Wish to Crown Ronaldo's Career

Japan Nears 2026 World Cup Spot as Indonesia Upsets Saudi Arabia