French goalkeeper and captain, LAFC veteran
Messi and Mbappé are among the leaders in the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race, each with six goals. Haaland and Kane are close behind, while Dembele, Oyarzabal, Vinicius Junior and Sarr also feature in the race. No one has secured the award yet, and tiebreakers include assists and minutes played. The race continues as knockout-stage play unfolds.
France has been eliminated from the World Cup after a 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semi-final in Dallas. Deschamps has spent 14 years in charge, winning the 2018 World Cup and reaching another final in 2022, but Spain’s victory ends France’s bid for a third consecutive final. Spain advance to the final, while Deschamps’ tenure faces a named successor discussion.
LAFC has stretched its undefeated run as Bouanga and Martinez score in a 3-1 win; Son shines for LAFC with a brace, while Sporting Kansas City exits with losses. LAFC is now level on points atop the Western Conference.