Also known as: the French superstar · Kylian or Mbappe · France superstar Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe — French striker who won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot with 10 goals and became the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals across three tournaments.
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The Standard
… Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in France's weather-disrupted 3-0 win over Iraq, while Norway striker Erling Haaland took his tournament tally to four goals with two more in the Norwegians' 3-2 defeat of Senegal.Messi, who had tied Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals with a brilli …
Messi is in a league of his ownCitizen Digital
… His travails in front of goal were in glaring contrast to the likes of Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane, who all made lightning starts to the World Cup. …
'I'm back': Ronaldo scores at sixth World Cup as Portugal run riotCitizen Digital
… His travails in front of goal were in glaring contrast to the likes of Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane, who all made lightning starts to the World Cup. …
'I'm back': Ronaldo scores at sixth World Cup as Portugal run riotCitizen Digital
… After Canadian referee Drew Fischer sent the 22 players back to the dressing rooms for half-time, with France leading 1-0 thanks to a Kylian Mbappe goal, an urgent message flashed up on the scoreboards: "Please exit the open seating area and seek shelter in covered areas of the s …
Lightning, downpour, a two-hour delay: bad weather hits the World CupCitizen Digital
… After Canadian referee Drew Fischer sent the 22 players back to the dressing rooms for half-time, with France leading 1-0 thanks to a Kylian Mbappe goal, an urgent message flashed up on the scoreboards: "Please exit the open seating area and seek shelter in covered areas of the s …
Lightning, downpour, a two-hour delay: bad weather hits the World CupThe Standard
… But when he did have two chances he missed the target, igniting calls for coach Roberto Martinez to drop him.His travails in front of goal were in glaring contrast to the likes of Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane, who all made lightning starts to the World Cup. …
Ronaldo scores at sixth World Cup as Portugal run riotThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeKylian Mbappe marked his 100th cap by scoring two more World Cup goals on Monday as France eased to a 3-0 win over Iraq in a game delayed by two hours by a severe storm. …
Mbappe scores twice as France beat Iraq at World Cup after two-hour storm delayThe Standard
… Messi is now four goals clear of another player eyeing the all-time World Cup scoring record, Kylian Mbappe, who will play his 100th game for France when they meet Iraq in Philadelphia."There is nothing bigger -- 100 is a historic figure, and to have the chance to reach that tall …
Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down AustriaCitizen Digital
… With most of their squad away at the World Cup it will be a while before the likes of Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe are under the command of Mourinho. …
What Real Madrid's new signings add to Mourinho's projectCitizen Digital
Goal machines Messi, Haaland and Mbappe give their teams perfect starts By Reuters June 17, 2026 09:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Argentina's goalkeeper #23 Emiliano Martinez, forward #10 Lionel Messi …
Goal machines Messi, Haaland and Mbappe give their teams perfect startsReal Madrid defender Raul Asencio has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in his right thigh and will miss the start of the La Liga season, expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks according to Spanish reports.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in his right thigh and will miss the start of the La Liga season, expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks according to Spanish reports.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Croatian midfielder Luka Modric has extended his contract with Serie A club AC Milan by one season, committing until June 30, 2027. The 40-year-old joined Milan in 2025 and scored two goals in 37 matches last season.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha and Norway striker Erling Haaland were named in the fan-voted FIFA World Cup dream team after standout performances during their teams' unexpected runs. Vozinha topped the goalkeeper vote with 39.6% despite Spain's Unai Simon winning the Golden Glove.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Google data shows Kenyan football fans searched for far more than match results during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with growing curiosity about football traditions, technology, players and shared viewing experiences. The most searched matches in Kenya were France versus Morocco, Brazil versus Norway, Brazil versus Japan, Norway versus England, and Portugal versus Spain.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring in the 106th minute. Lionel Messi, 39, had led Argentina to the final with eight goals and two assists, including in a dramatic semi-final comeback against England, but failed to secure another World Cup trophy four years after Argentina's Qatar victory.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals in the tournament, ahead of Lionel Messi who finished with eight. Mbappe also became the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals across three tournaments, one ahead of Messi.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain and Argentina will face off in the 2026 World Cup final at New York/New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026. Argentina seeks to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain pursue a second title after winning in 2010; it is likely Lionel Messi's final World Cup appearance.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England coach Thomas Tuchel said his team took a step toward elite nations after edging France 6-4 in a 10-goal thriller to finish third at the 2026 World Cup. Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick in Miami, while France's Kylian Mbappe netted twice to become the leading scorer in World Cup history.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England defeated France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place match in Miami on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring his 22nd goal of the tournament to become the all-time leading scorer. Argentina and Spain advance to the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England defeated France 6-4 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham becoming the first English player to score seven goals at a single World Cup. Kylian Mbappe became the leading scorer in World Cup history during the match.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
Argentina and Spain face off in the World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with Argentina seeking back-to-back titles and Spain pursuing a second crown. The match marks the likely final World Cup appearance for Argentina's Lionel Messi, 39.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
Argentina and Spain are making final preparations for Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey, with Argentina seeking to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, and Spain trying to win a second title after winning in 2010. The final will be attended by more than 80,000 spectators at MetLife Stadium, including US President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France will play England in the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday in Miami, the final match for departing coach Didier Deschamps, after France's semi-final loss to Spain. Deschamps says the team has a duty to deliver a bronze medal, though the French are unhappy about the playoff match.
18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Didier Deschamps, France's coach for 14 years, plays his final match on Saturday as Les Bleus face England in the World Cup third-place play-off after losing to Spain 2-0 in the semi-finals. Zinedine Zidane, Deschamps' former teammate, is waiting to take over the role.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
France and England will play for third place in the 2026 World Cup in Miami on July 18, 2026, after losing their semi-finals—France to Spain 2-0 and England to Argentina 2-1.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France and England meet in the World Cup third-place play-off in Miami on July 18, 2026, after both lost their semi-finals: France fell 2-0 to Spain and England lost 2-1 to Argentina.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France and England prepare for Saturday's World Cup third-place game after semi-final defeats. Didier Deschamps will manage France for the final time in his 14-year reign, while Kylian Mbappe pursues individual history.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a 2-1 semi-final victory over England at the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta, setting up goals for Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez after England took an early lead through Anthony Gordon. The 39-year-old Messi said the fixture remained special despite his record-breaking career.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France and England will compete in the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday in Miami, after both suffered semi-final defeats—France losing 2-0 to Spain and England losing 2-1 to Argentina. England manager Thomas Tuchel said neither team's players wanted to play the match, preferring to have reached the final.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Mariano Rajoy defended himself with sarcasm rather than apologizing after earlier comments saying France's national football team had "no French players" sparked accusations of racism and hatred from politicians in both countries. In a new column, Rajoy did not directly address his earlier remark but sarcastically thanked authorities for the attention they paid him during the World Cup.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
With France, Spain, England and Argentina—the four highest-ranked sides—as the last teams standing in the World Cup, an African observer reflects that Morocco's exit marks the continent's failure to bridge the gap between African talent and global excellence, and that African teams must develop sustainable depth rather than relying on flashes of brilliance.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
France, which had scored 16 goals in six matches before the semi-final, suffered a 2-0 defeat to Spain at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with French attackers Mbappé and teammates unable to break through Spain's midfield control.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kylian Mbappe said France's 2-0 semi-final loss to Spain was caused by tactical and technical blunders, particularly a failure to press Spain high up the pitch and being outnumbered 3-on-2 in midfield. The 27-year-old French captain, who scored eight goals in the tournament, called the defeat a "huge disappointment" that ended France's bid for a third straight World Cup final appearance.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final on July 14, 2026, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal (penalty) and Pedro Porro, progressing to face either England or Argentina in the final.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France and Spain meet in the first semi-final of the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with France seeking a third consecutive World Cup final appearance.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi, 39, will play England for the first time in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, seeking to lead Argentina to the final. Messi earned his 200th cap for Argentina in the group stage and began his international career as an 18-year-old in 2005.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain's Lamine Yamal, hoping to win the World Cup as a teenager like Kylian Mbappe did in 2018, faces France and their superstar captain in Tuesday's semi-final. Yamal has already impressed in major tournaments, scoring in Euro 2024's semi-final against France when he was 16.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
During a Kitui County tour, Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua likened President William Ruto to football superstars Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, praising his leadership style and development record. The President was inspecting infrastructure and economic empowerment projects in the Ukambani region.
12 July 2026 · Capital News →
Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, with Lionel Messi setting up an early opener and Julian Alvarez scoring a decisive goal in the 112th minute. The victory sets up a semi-final against England and keeps Argentina unbeaten in their past 12 World Cup matches.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain's Lamine Yamal, who has scored just once at the 2026 World Cup, said he does not focus on scoring but on helping the team win, noting that if Spain wins the tournament nobody will remember his goal tally.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →