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France's 3-0 win over Sweden showcased not only their devastating finishing but also the team's unity, as players embraced coach Didier Deschamps after his mother's funeral. Kylian Mbappe scored twice to move level with Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race, while France became the first team to score three or more goals in five straight World Cup matches.
Marc Cucurella says he is willing to do 'all the dirty work' for teammates Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior to help the team win, stating his only target is victory.
BBC reporters pick their standout team, player, match and moment from the 2026 World Cup group stage, highlighting France's dominance and Lionel Messi's brilliance.
Kylian Mbappé has the most goal contributions at the 2026 World Cup, with four goals and two assists.
France and Norway face off in a World Cup group decider, with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland both on four goals. Stats show Haaland is even more vital to Norway than Mbappe is to France, but both are prolific. The match will determine top spot in Group I.
Four years after their legendary World Cup final duel, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe continue to push each other to new heights. Messi became the all-time leading scorer with 18 goals, while Mbappe has equaled Klose's 16 goals.
Kylian Mbappé has been awarded the Man of the Match for France's game against Iraq. He has scored 4 goals in 2 matches and 16 World Cup goals in 16 career appearances.
Kylian Mbappé said he tried to have his best season at Real Madrid, noting a January injury setback but adding he returned in peak form. He also emphasized the importance of the World Cup for every player.
Kylian Mbappé has been awarded the Superior Player of the Match trophy at the FIFA World Cup.
Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot race with five goals, followed by Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland with four each. This is only the second time in World Cup history that three players have scored four or more goals after two matches. Records continue to fall as the world's top forwards compete on the biggest stage.
A two-hour weather delay tested the focus of France and Iraq players during their World Cup match. France won 3-0 with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice on his 100th cap. The delay, caused by lightning threats, was a first for many involved.
Kylian Mbappé has scored three goals in two matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, continuing his prolific form.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice on his 100th international appearance to lead France to a 3-0 win over Iraq, securing a spot in the last 32. The match was delayed by two hours due to a storm.
Michael Olise has provided two assists in two World Cup matches, both converted by Kylian Mbappé.
Kylian Mbappé has reached Miroslav Klose's World Cup goal record of 16 goals, placing him second behind Lionel Messi who has 18.
Kylian Mbappé scored on his 100th appearance for France during a FIFA World Cup match, marking the milestone with a goal.
Kylian Mbappe scored a powerful strike from outside the box to give France a 1-0 lead over Iraq.
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.
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.
Four elite strikers—Messi, Mbappe, Haaland, Kane—scored multiple goals in recent friendlies, raising questions about defending them. Former Wales defender Ashley Williams analyzes each player's style and suggests defensive approaches.
