French footballer; Crystal Palace midfielder, international for France
France has maintained a golden run at the 2026 World Cup, with Mbappé scoring in key matches against Iraq and Senegal as France advances in Group I. Dembélé and Olise are forming a dangerous attacking quartet, while Didier Deschamps preserves his stars for tougher tests to come.
England has opened its World Cup campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia in Arlington, Texas. Harry Kane has scored twice in the first half, Jude Bellingham has put England ahead just after half-time and Marcus Rashford has sealed the win late on. Elsewhere Portugal were held 1-1 by DR Congo and Ghana beat Panama 1-0.
World Cup action sees the Netherlands crush Sweden 5-1 while Germany edge to a last-minute 2-1 win against Côte d’Ivoire, keeping Germany atop Group E and the Dutch leading Group F. Sweden, Tunisia, and other sides face challenges as results shape knockout prospects.
Mbappé has extended his France goals record to 58 and now has 14 World Cup goals after a 3-1 win over Senegal in Group I. Barcola adds a late strike as France secure three points while Mbappe moved closer to the World Cup scoring record.
France has beaten Iraq in Philadelphia after a two-hour storm delay, with Mbappé scoring twice and Dembélé securing a first major tournament goal. Deschamps has backed Dembélé and Olise’s contributions as France progresses to the knockout stage amid chaotic weather.