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Michael Olise Named Man of the Match on World Cup Debut
Michael Olise was named FIFA Man of the Match on his World Cup debut, recording one assist, 100% shot accuracy, and four chances created.
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FIFA profiles Korea Republic star Hwang Inbeom's rise from wonderkid
FIFA profiles Hwang Inbeom's journey from a teenage debutant in South Korea to a World Cup star, featuring insights from former teammates who witnessed his growth. The midfielder's standout performance in Korea Republic's 2-1 win over Czechia in the 2026 World Cup opener earned him Player of the Match honors.
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Kylian Mbappe breaks France national scoring record
Kylian Mbappe has become France's all-time leading scorer, surpassing a long-standing record. The 25-year-old forward achieved the milestone during a recent match, cementing his place in French football history.
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Lionel Messi's World Cup records: owned and chased
Lionel Messi has set numerous World Cup records, including most appearances, assists, and dribbles. He recently equaled Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals and 17 victories, and became the oldest hat-trick scorer at 38.
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Erling Haaland Scores on World Cup Debut
Erling Haaland scored on his World Cup debut for Norway. The striker found the net in his first match at the tournament.
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Mbappe equals France scoring record, eyes more milestones
Kylian Mbappe scored his 57th goal for France in a World Cup opener against Senegal, tying Olivier Giroud's record. At 27, he is poised to become the nation's all-time top scorer and potentially surpass Miroslav Klose's World Cup record of 16 goals.
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McCann: Final ball key for Scotland's Gannon-Doak
Former Scotland winger Neil McCann says improving his final ball could be the key for Ben Gannon-Doak to become an 'unbelievable talent'.
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New Zealand's Tim Payne on viral World Cup fame
New Zealand defender Tim Payne's Instagram following surged from 5,000 to over five million after an Argentine influencer dubbed him the 'least-known player at the World Cup.' Payne, a veteran with over 50 caps, discusses handling the attention and his focus on the tournament.
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Best player portrait images from FIFA World Cup 2026
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, all 1,248 players posed for official portraits. This gallery highlights some of the most striking images, featuring stars like Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, and Lionel Messi in a different light.
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Saka stays neutral on World Cup hydration breaks
England winger Bukayo Saka says he will not comment controversially on the mandatory three-minute hydration breaks at the World Cup, after they drew criticism.