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Mbappé matches Klose's World Cup goal record with 16 goals
Kylian Mbappé has reached Miroslav Klose's World Cup goal record of 16 goals, placing him second behind Lionel Messi who has 18.
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Ousmane Dembélé Scores First World Cup Goal
Ousmane Dembélé scored his first career goal at the World Cup. The milestone came during the tournament.
Matches
Argentina Qualifies for Round of 32 at FIFA World Cup
Argentina has secured a spot in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup, as announced on the official tournament website.
Players
Mbappé marks 100th France appearance with goal
Kylian Mbappé scored on his 100th appearance for France during a FIFA World Cup match, marking the milestone with a goal.
Players
Messi's Record-Breaking Goal Against Austria: All Angles
Watch all angles of Lionel Messi's record-breaking opening goal in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria.
Matches
Mbappe opens scoring for France against Iraq
Kylian Mbappe scored a powerful strike from outside the box to give France a 1-0 lead over Iraq.
Players
Germany's Schlotterbeck out of World Cup with ankle injury
Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck will miss the rest of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after injuring his ankle in Saturday's 2-1 win over Côte d'Ivoire. He will remain with the squad. Coach Julian Nagelsmann called him a 'sorely missed' player but expressed confidence in the team's defensive depth.
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Messi becomes World Cup's all-time leading scorer
Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria to become the FIFA World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 18 goals, surpassing Miroslav Klose's record of 16. The Argentina captain also leads the 2026 tournament scoring charts with five goals.
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Serbian TV pundit apologizes for racist comments about black players
Former striker Rade Bogdanovic apologized for racist remarks about black players during a World Cup broadcast on Serbian TV. He questioned their concentration and stamina while discussing a red card incident. Broadcaster RTS also apologized.
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Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer: How he stays at the
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer during Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria. The 38-year-old has scored in six consecutive World Cup matches, a feat only matched by two others. Experts and peers discuss his enduring excellence.
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RB Leipzig appoints Martín Demichelis as head coach
RB Leipzig has officially named Martín Demichelis as their new head coach. The 45-year-old Argentine signed a contract with the club until June 30, 2028.
Players
How Lewis Ferguson became Scotland's key World Cup player
Lewis Ferguson has emerged as Scotland's most influential player at the World Cup, filling the void left by Billy Gilmour's injury. The Bologna midfielder's defensive work rate and unselfish play have been crucial in Group C, setting up a key role against Brazil.
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Sir Gareth Southgate surprises Leeds post office staff
Sir Gareth Southgate made an unannounced visit to Moortown Post Office in Leeds, leaving staff 'buzzing' after they initially failed to recognize the former England manager. He bought stamps and posed for photos during the Friday morning encounter.
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World Cup Video Highlights Multinational Coaching Impact
A video piece explores the multinational nature of the World Cup, highlighting how lesser-resourced countries benefit from elite coaching by wealthy Western European nations, making the tournament more unpredictable.
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Manchester United secure land for new 100,000-seat stadium
Manchester United have confirmed they have secured the majority of the land needed for a new 100,000-seater stadium, acquiring a 25-acre site 350m north-west of Old Trafford from Indurent.
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World Cup VAR: Why It Feels Different from the Premier League
Despite a higher rate of VAR interventions per game at the 2026 World Cup than in the Premier League, fans perceive it as less intrusive. FIFA's refereeing philosophy, led by Pierluigi Collina, emphasizes a higher threshold for fouls and fewer stoppages, aligning with Premier League standards.
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Eze and Rice Try Baseball After Training
England and Arsenal teammates Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice unwind after training by trying their hand at baseball.
Teams
Ask McCann and Crichton your Scotland World Cup questions
BBC Sport Scotland pundits Neil McCann and Leanne Crichton are in the United States covering the Women's World Cup. They are ready to answer your questions about Scotland's campaign, including their chances of reaching the knockout stage after a win over Haiti and a loss to Morocco.
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Mbappé backs Dembélé to improve and be decisive
Kylian Mbappé expressed confidence in Ousmane Dembélé, calling him calm and a Ballon d'Or winner with the trust of the group and staff. He believes Dembélé will improve and become a decisive player.
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Mbappé: I won't play at 40 like Messi and Ronaldo
Kylian Mbappé says he will not play football at 40 years old, joking that fans would have kicked him out by then, in response to a question about Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's longevity.