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World Cup still waiting for Yamal to arrive
The superstars have shown up at the 2026 World Cup. Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi have both scored eight goals while Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Ousmane Dembele and Vinicius Junior have all made their mark at the tournament.
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Bellingham proves he could be England’s greatest
Jude Bellingham barely had time to timidly take his place in the England dressing room. He has never been a slow burner anywhere he has been. His arrival usually results in the sort of impact reserved for players a decade his senior.
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This Golden Boot race could be the best in World Cup history
The stars are shining bright at the 2026 World Cup and nowhere is that more evident than in the scoring charts. Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi all have seven goals to their name with the likes of Ousmane Dembele and Harry Kane not far behind.
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French dominance in this World Cup is not possible without Olise.
This has been the World Cup of the superstars. Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and, belatedly, Cristiano Ronaldo have all shown why they are the main men for their nations and head up the race for the Golden Boot.
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Not for the first time, Jude Bellingham is dragging England through another tournament
When England needed someone to step up and take control of another World Cup group game drifting away from Thomas Tuchel’s team, Jude Bellingham obliged once again. It was the same in the opening fixture against Croatia when the Real Madrid midfielder was arguably the best player on the pitch.
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Michael Olise is the creative driving force behind France’s World Cup challenge
France are frightening. Two of the 2026 World Cup’s top five goalscorers play in Didier Deschamps with Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe both hitting the ground running at this summer’s tournament, netting four goals apiece after three games.
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A World Cup so far of answers and questions for Thomas Tuchel
When Thomas Tuchel named his England squad for this World Cup, it was immediately criticised due to the big names omitted and his decision to prioritise team spirit over pure ability. Everybody thinks they know better, but Tuchel always insisted there was method behind his approach.
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Why Antonio Nusa could be Norway’s secret weapon this World Cup
Every four years, when fans are mulling over their World Cup predictions, often the most interesting question is around the “dark horse”, the nation with little expectation of winning the tournament, but with enough buzz around them to go far.
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Has the spirit of the World Cup been lost this year?
It feels strange to say it now, but awarding the 2026 World Cup to the United States, Canada and Mexico was seen as a break from the geopolitical controversies that have engulfed football’s greatest tournament for the best part of two decades.
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Why Scotland Look More Dangerous Than Ever
Within just 30 minutes of Scotland’s final World Cup warm-up match, Steve Clarke’s side were out of sight. Goals from Lawrence Shankland, Scott McTominay and Che Adams put the Scots 3-0 up against Bolivia with a fourth goal from Adams before half time capping the scoring at 4-0.
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