France star Kylian Mbappé has done nothing but stack his numbers every time he takes the stage at the World Cup. As he does so, he’s either on the precipice or already matching all-time records at the World Cup. So, with Mbappé already approaching some historic marks in the history of the World Cup, is … Read more
Kylian Mbappe spread his arms out wide and spun around after scoring his eighth goal of this year’s World Cup. He later gave the jubilant France fans dotted around the stadium a wave when he left the game because of an injury scare. Les Bleus, with a star striker who said he’s fine despite a … Read more
Michael Olise avoided the worst-case scenario in France’s 2-0 win over Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals on Thursday at Boston Stadium. Olise, who received a yellow card in France’s 1-0 win over Paraguay in the round of 16, went the full 90 minutes against Morocco without picking up another yellow card. As … Read more
After 120 scoreless minutes and a tense penalty shootout, Switzerland became the final team to advance to the quarterfinals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as it outlasted Colombia. BC Place Vancouver was a sea of yellow as it was firmly behind Colombia, and the large crowd watched both teams play fantastically defensively on Tuesday … Read more
Every time Lionel Messi has touched the pitch at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, he has made history, and that was certainly true in Argentina’s 3-2 comeback win against Egypt in the round of 16 on Tuesday, where he scored and assisted to become the tournament’s all-time assists leader. However, Messi also set another record … Read more
Another day at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, another historic upset narrowly avoided by defending champions Argentina. After falling behind 2-0 in the 67th minute, it appeared that Argentina’s quest to repeat as World Cup champions was over, and that Lionel Messi, the tournament’s all-time leading scorer, had played in his final World Cup match. … Read more
If Argentina can’t mount a comeback against Egypt in the round of 16, Lionel Messi will be lamenting his shocking first-half penalty miss. With Argentina trailing 1-0 after a 15th minute goal from Egypt center back Yasser Ibrahim, Argentina full back Nicolás Tagliafico drew a penalty that set the stage for Messi to be the … Read more
SEATTLE STADIUM — It was impossible not to feel for Folarin Balogun as the soft-spoken U.S. men’s national team forward answered question after question following the USA’s World Cup-ending 4-1 loss to Belgium on Monday. Over the past month, Balogun emerged as this country’s undisputed breakout star at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring three goals … Read more
Shortly after Romelu Lukaku scored the goal that capped a commanding 4-1 win over the United States, Belgium’s all-time leading goal scorer held his right hand to his ear. On American soil, and in the aftermath of star U.S. forward Folarin Balogun being permitted to play after a one-game red-card suspension was controversially lifted by … Read more
“They lost the game before they even stepped out onto the pitch.” Harsh words from United States women’s national team legend Carli Lloyd? Maybe, but following the U.S. men’s 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16 on Monday at Seattle Stadium, it’s hard to argue. It was a comprehensive victory for Belgium, which … Read more