Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1 in Boston to win Group I at the 2026 World Cup, showcasing a dominant, hyper-mobile attack.

France manager Didier Deschamps is absent from the crucial World Cup group match against Norway following the death of his mother. Assistant coach Guy Stéphan takes temporary charge as the team plays for both qualification and their grieving leader.

Senegal and Iraq face elimination in a must-win Group I match at the 2026 World Cup, with Senegal chasing a third-place spot and Iraq seeking pride.

Norway and France, both perfect with six points, clash for Group I’s top spot at the World Cup. Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé, each with four goals, duel for the Golden Boot lead in a high-stakes match.

Day 15 of the 2026 World Cup features a blockbuster clash between Erling Haaland's Norway and Kylian Mbappé's France in Boston. Scotland anxiously waits on third-place permutations, while controversies over a Pride Match involving Iran and Egypt add off-field tension.

Scotland nervously holds the final third-place 2026 World Cup spot. South Korea, Senegal, and Costa Rica lurk behind. Goal difference and final matches will decide the eight teams advancing.

Haaland and Mbappé face off in a crucial World Cup group match. Both have two goals each, but Haaland surprisingly admits France will probably win, adding psychological intrigue to the Golden Boot battle.

Seven nations have qualified for the knockout stage. The third-place table determines eight more spots. Teams on 5 points are safe; those on 1-2 points face decisive final group matches.

Carlo Ancelotti takes on Brazil's 24-year World Cup wait, facing immense pressure, Neymar's polarizing return, and Vinícius Júnior's rise as the heir to the throne.

France manager Didier Deschamps will miss the final World Cup group match against Norway to attend his mother's funeral. Assistant coach Guy Stéphan will lead the team in his absence, as confirmed by the FFF.

The 2026 World Cup golden boot race has intensified with Cristiano Ronaldo joining Lionel Messi (5 goals), Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane (4 each). Messi's hat trick tied Klose's record, while Mbappe became France's all-time top scorer. Ronaldo broke his duck with a brace against Uzbekistan.

Messi scored historic 17th and 18th World Cup goals to become all-time leading scorer. Mbappé and Haaland each scored twice to heat up the Golden Boot race. England face Ghana in Group L after a late Ghana winner against Croatia.

Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria to become the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer with 18 goals, securing Argentina's place in the last 32. Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland also led France and Norway through weather-disrupted matches. England now face Ghana in Boston.

Erling Haaland scored twice to lead Norway to a 3-2 win over Senegal, securing World Cup 2026 knockout berth for first time since 1998. Victory sets up Group I decider against France.

Lionel Messi tops the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot standings with five goals, followed by Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland on four. Messi also became the all-time leading World Cup scorer. Betting favorites favor Mbappé and Harry Kane, but the race remains wide open as the knockout phase approaches.

Erling Haaland’s second consecutive brace propelled Norway into the 2026 World Cup knockout rounds with a 3-2 win over Senegal. The Manchester City striker now has four goals in two matches, while Senegal’s defensive frailties leave them clinging to a mathematical miracle.

Kylian Mbappé scored and led France past Iraq in a World Cup match halted for two hours by an electrical storm. His leadership and tactical adjustments secured the win, though defensive vulnerabilities were exposed.

France's World Cup 2026 match against Iraq was delayed by two hours due to a ferocious storm in Philadelphia. The match resumed with France winning 3-0, securing their place in the Round of 32. The delay tested both teams' endurance and mental fortitude.

Cape Verde equalizes against Uruguay in a dramatic day 11. Messi scores hat-trick to equal World Cup record. Mbappé and Haaland also return to action. England begins campaign against Croatia.

Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi was initially denied entry to Canada for a World Cup match against Germany due to a spot-fixing investigation, but the Ivorian federation later reversed course, securing his travel clearance. The saga, linked to his arrest in France for organized fraud, creates tactical and psychological turmoil for the team.

Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has been denied entry to Canada due to an active investigation into spot-fixing in Ligue 1, forcing him to miss Saturday's crucial World Cup match against Germany in Toronto. The 23-year-old was arrested on 29 May for alleged organised fraud.

The opening round of the 2026 World Cup saw Argentina, France, and England make strong statements as top contenders. The Independent, FIFA, Alexi Lalas, and David Beckham all rank them highly, while Spain, Brazil, and the USA face mixed reviews.

The 2026 World Cup opening day is dominated by French player Elye Wahi's match-fixing arrest and US coach Pochettino's demand for belief despite no top-100 players. Mexico vs South Africa and South Korea vs Czechia headline the first matches of the historic 48-team tournament.

Messi, Kane, and Mbappé opened with multi-goal games. Messi tied Klose's World Cup goal record with a hat-trick. Betting odds shifted dramatically, with Messi becoming the new favorite. Havertz, Balogun, and Ayari surprisingly share the early lead.