Germany's all-time top scorer, Gerd Müller, remains a benchmark for clinical finishing and modern striker play.
Mbappé scores twice to move France to 58 international goals, becoming the nation's all-time top scorer. Dembele nets a hat-trick in earlier group win over Senegal; Barcola adds late goal as France beat Senegal 3-1 to seal Group I victory. Norway advance to last 32 after earlier results.
France has sealed top spot in Group I after a 4-1 win over Norway, with Ousmane Dembélé’s hat-trick and Mbappé’s goals highlighting a potent attack. Deschamps has returned to France for family reasons, and Norway rested most starters as they fight to reach the knockout stage.
Mbappé has secured the Golden Boot with 22 World Cup goals after France’s 6-4 bronze-medal win over England. Messi remains close, and Mbappé also ties the single-tournament record with 10 goals. Spain’s Rodri claims the Golden Ball as the strongest all-round player, while Unai Simón earns the Golden Glove in a tournament packed with drama.
Spain has captured a second World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina in New Jersey. The win completes a dramatic tournament, with Messi’s form a defining thread. Post-match celebrations are underway across Spain while FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings over on-field clashes.