Kylian Mbappe’s Golden Boot Win Comes With a Bittersweet Stat

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Kylian Mbappe’s Golden Boot Win Comes With a Bittersweet Stat

Mbappe became the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice, but both races ended without the World Cup trophy for France. He first claimed it in 2022, when France lost the final to Argentina. In 2026, France crashed out in the semifinal, before his brace against England in the third-place match pushed him past Messi again overall.

By Nischay Rathore

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Josh Hart Trolls Argentina After Knicks Comparison Didn’t Age Well Amid World Cup Loss

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Josh Hart Trolls Argentina After Knicks Comparison Didn’t Age Well Amid World Cup Loss

Josh Hart had some fun after Argentina fell in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. Following Argentina's dramatic semifinal comeback over England, the Knicks guard posted "Argentina = Knicks" on X, comparing the team's resilience to New York's championship run. After Argentina's loss in the final, Hart hilariously replied to his own post with two simple words: "I lied."

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FIFA's Bid To Copy Super Bowl Halftime Show Falls Flat at World Cup Final

FIFA's attempt to replicate the NFL's Super Bowl halftime show drew widespread criticism after the World Cup final's break stretched to nearly 30 minutes. “This isn't the Super Bowl,” one viewer wrote, while another added, “Football doesn't need a halftime concert.” Critics argued the extended intermission disrupted match rhythm, affected player welfare, and prioritized entertainment over the game itself.

By Nidheesh Kumar

Golden Ball Winner Rodri Delivers Inspirational Message After ACL Tear Comeback

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Golden Ball Winner Rodri Delivers Inspirational Message After ACL Tear Comeback

Rodri capped Spain’s World Cup triumph with the Golden Ball after fighting back from a serious ACL injury and doubts over his future. “I hope my story will be taken by young players as an example: even when your career goes down, you can always come back,” he said, turning his comeback into a message of grit.

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Leanna Lenee Makes Fun of Husband Travis Hunter With “Real Football” Jibe

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Leanna Lenee Makes Fun of Husband Travis Hunter With “Real Football” Jibe

“Showing my husband what real football is ⚽️!,” Leanna Lenee posted on Instagram with a picture of her attending the FIFA World Cup final at MetLife, wearing an Argentina jersey. “His football pays the bills,” a fan commented, to which another replied, “You missed the joke and the fun in it…always a hater somewhere trying to be messy.” Travis did not respond.


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Unai Simon’s Golden Glove Award Comes With a Wild Final Stat

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Unai Simon’s Golden Glove Award Comes With a Wild Final Stat

Simon’s Goalkeeper of the Tournament award came with a bizarre twist: he reportedly did not make a single save in the World Cup final. He finished Spain’s entire title run with 10 saves, while Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez made 11 in the final alone. Spain still won 1-0 after extra time, underlining their defensive control on Sunday night.

By Nischay Rathore

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