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Messi Holds Edge Over Mbappé as Third-Place Match Can Still Decide Golden Boot

FIFA counts third-place goals and uses assists then minutes to break ties so a France–England third-place game can change the winner.

Josh Hart Compares Argentina to Knicks After World Cup Semifinal Comeback

Sea Slug Named for Cape Verde Goalkeeper Vozinha

Messi Becomes Men's All‑Time World Cup Top Scorer

Ashlyn Castro Prominent at England’s World Cup as Romance With Jude Bellingham Remains Private

Paraguay Stuns Germany in World Cup Round-of-32 Penalty Shootout

Mbappé Brace and Olise Creativity Send France Into World Cup Last 16

Zion Suzuki Draws Global Attention as Japan’s World Cup Goalkeeper

Channing Tatum Dresses as Erling Haaland in Norway Fan Section at World Cup

World Cup 2026 Pitch Is Dominated by Fluorescent Pink Boots

Michael Olise Tops World Cup Assists as France’s Creative Engine

Alex Freeman’s VAR-Confirmed Goal Sends U.S. Through as Group D Winner

Thomas Müller Held Up by Knicks Ticker-Tape Parade in Lower Manhattan

Stephen A. Smith's 'Finally' Win Line on France's World Cup Draws Widespread Criticism

Zidane Iqbal First Player of Pakistani Heritage to Play in Men's World Cup

Jeremy Doku May Return Home for Birth During World Cup

Svanberg’s First-Touch Goal Upheld by VAR as Sweden Beat Tunisia 5-1

Klose Says His World Cup Goal Record Will Be Broken in 2026

Coca‑Cola Promotion Loses Value as Panini World Cup Stickers Are Removed From Bottles

22 Teenagers Appear on FIFA 2026 World Cup Rosters