Kylian Mbappe Would Trade Golden Boot For World Cup Final

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Kylian Mbappe Would Trade Golden Boot For World Cup Final

Mbappe said after France’s 6-4 third-place loss to England that he would rather be in Sunday’s World Cup final than top the scoring chart. “I would have preferred to not be top-scorer and be in the World Cup final,” he said after France were eliminated by Argentina in the semifinals before the bronze playoff became another painful setback.

By Nischay Rathore

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Kylian Mbappe Nears First-Ever Golden Boot Treble

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Kylian Mbappe Nears First-Ever Golden Boot Treble

Mbappe moved closer to a unique golden boot treble after his brace against England in the third-place match pushed him to 10 World Cup goals, two ahead of Lionel Messi. If the Argentina captain cannot catch him against Spain in finals, Mbappe would become the first player to win LaLiga, Champions League and World Cup Golden Boots in one season.

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GOALS GALORE: Jude Bellingham Seals 10-Goal Thrilling Bronze Game Against England

England survived a chaotic third-place playoff, beating France 6-4 after almost blowing a 4-0 halftime lead. Declan Rice and Ezri Konsa struck early before Bukayo Saka completed a hat-trick. Kylian Mbappe scored twice, Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembele dragged France close, but Jude Bellingham sealed bronze in stoppage time, giving England their best World Cup finish since 1966.

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Mauricio Pochettino to Make USMNT Coaching Extension Decision Next Week

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Mauricio Pochettino to Make USMNT Coaching Extension Decision Next Week

Pochettino said he will decide his USMNT future next week, with talks ongoing over a contract extension through the 2030 World Cup. The Argentine coach’s call comes after the United States exited the 2026 tournament in the Round of 16, but U.S. Soccer appears open to continuing his project despite renewed scrutiny after home-soil disappointment.

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FIFA To Reassess Hydration Breaks After Ad Window Row

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FIFA To Reassess Hydration Breaks After Ad Window Row

FIFA will reassess its controversial hydration-break policy after the 2026 World Cup, Arsene Wenger confirmed. The stoppages were enforced in every match regardless of conditions, drawing criticism that broadcasters used them as extra advertising windows. The review could decide whether future tournaments keep mandatory breaks, limit them to heat concerns, or scrap the blanket rule entirely.

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RGIII Hypes Kylian Mbappé for Outscoring Lionel Messi in Total WC Goals, Golden Boot

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RGIII Hypes Kylian Mbappé for Outscoring Lionel Messi in Total WC Goals, Golden Boot

“Mbappé scored his 22nd FIFA World Cup goal to become the all-time leader in World Cup goals, passing Messi. Mbappé also scored his 10th goal of this World Cup,” former Washington QB Robert Griffin III tweeted. He noted that Mbappé had said, “I’m leaving here with something,” while Messi now needs two goals in the final to reclaim both records.


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