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Quickest World Cup hat-tricks of all-time

Where does Ousmane Dembele's hat-trick against Norway rank amongst the quickest in World Cup history

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How Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, became the great sporting prodigy of this generation

Cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old sensation, is set to make history as India's youngest senior men's player. After a stellar IPL debut, topping run charts and winning MVP, he's now heading for international duty against Ireland and England. His exceptional talent, likened to Sachin Tendulkar, has already shattered records,…

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"In a category of his own": Ibrahimovic hails Messi after Argentina icon breaks FIFA WC goals record

Football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic has lauded Lionel Messi's record-breaking FIFA World Cup goal tally, declaring the Argentinian ace in a league of his own. Messi's recent brace propelled him past Miroslav Klose, cementing his status as the all-time top scorer. Ibrahimovic emphasized Messi's unparalleled longevity and complete body of work,…

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Norway v Senegal LIVE: Team news as Erling Haaland aims to keep pace in World Cup golden boot race

Norway’s 4-1 win over Iraq has them well positioned in Group I, while Senegal fell 3-1 to France

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All-time World Cup top scorers

Lionel Messi is the all-time World Cup top scorer, with 17 goals spread across six tournaments for Argentina

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FIFA World Cup: Yamal-inspired Spain stride to one-sided victory over Saudi Arabia

Having scored in the 11th minute, Yamal, at the age of 18 years and 343 days old, registered his maiden FIFA World Cup goal just 14 days younger than Messi's first FIFA WC goal (at 18 years and 357 days old), as per ESPN.

The Economic Times

Is Lamine Yamal the youngest player to have ever scored at the World Cup?

Lamine Yamal netted for the first time in the competition against Saudi Arabia aged just 18

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FIFA 2026: Matheus Cunha scores 2 goals as Brazil eliminates Haiti from World Cup with 3-0 win

Brazil secured their place in the knockout stage of the World Cup with a dominant 3-0 victory over Haiti. Matheus Cunha was the star of the show, netting a brace, while Vinicius Junior contributed with a goal and an assist. The win guarantees Brazil's progression, while Haiti becomes the first…

The Economic Times

The old school trait turning Kylian Mbappe into Monsieur World Cup

Having moved past legends Pele and Just Fontaine in the goalscoring charts Mbappe is forging his own path as a modern World Cup icon

The Independent UK

FIFA 2026: Kylian Mbappe sparks France with two goals in 3-1 win over Senegal at World Cup

Kylian Mbappe scored twice, surpassing Pele's World Cup goal tally with 14, as France defeated Senegal 3-1 in their opener. After a quiet first half, Mbappe's brace and a late goal from Bradley Barcola secured the win. Ibrahim Mbaye scored Senegal's lone goal in stoppage time.

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Kylian Mbappe goals records in World Cup 2026: France captain creates history against Senegal, surpasses Lionel Messi, Pele

France and Real Madrid star Mbappe took his career World Cup goals tally to 14 –- just two behind all-time leader Miroslav Klose.

The Economic Times

How Kylian Mbappe inspired France’s devastating win over Senegal – and broke records on the way

France 3-1 Senegal: The French talisman now has more World Cup goals than Pele and could be the deciding factor in his team’s charge to win the tournament

The Independent UK

Mbappe breaks Pele and Giroud goalscoring records to lead France to World Cup win over Senegal

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Scaloni: 'The whole planet' awaits Messi's 200th cap as Argentina opens World Cup against Algeria

Lionel Messi and Argentina are ready to defend their World Cup title

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Brazil contend with memories of 1994 as new generation hope for their own Romario

Brazil won the World Cup the last time it was held on US soil, but there is doubt over whether the current generation has enough talent in the squad to lift the trophy this summer. Can a hero emerge as Romario did in 1994?

The Independent UK

Pele’s World Cup medal to go under the hammer alongside classic memorabilia

The medal, awarded when the footballer was a teenager, is expected to bring in up to £500,000 alone

Evening Standard

Pele winners’ medal among auction World Cup items expected to fetch £2m

The medal, awarded when the footballer was a teenager, is expected to bring in £500,000 alone.

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Who is the youngest player at the World Cup?

There are 1,248 players at this summer's FIFA World Cup in North America - but who is the youngest of them all?

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‘Totally undaunted’ and the world at his feet: Welcome to the era of Lamine Yamal

WORLD CUP 2026: The 18-year-old is already the best player on the planet before this World Cup, argues Miguel Delaney, and if fit, can crown his status with this tournament

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How to get your 96-rated Festival of Football Icon Pele in FC 26

It will take a lot of time!

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The meaning of 1966: Does England’s only World Cup still carry the same relevance?

WORLD CUP : 1966 is now closer to the sinking of the Titanic than to this World Cup – England’s victory remains a blessed memory, writes Miguel Delaney, as well as a burden

The Independent UK

Why Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and the rest of the World Cup’s old guard just can’t say goodbye

A combination of factors means that plenty of players are ploughing on towards, or beyond, 40 – and could play huge roles at this summer’s tournament

The Independent UK

Not Maradona, not Messi – this is why Pele is the World Cup’s greatest-ever player

WORLD CUP’S GREATEST-EVER PLAYERS: The news is out: the only player to win three tournaments tops our greatest players of all-time World Cup leaderboard. And as Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney explains, nobody epitomised the World Cup and what it stood for more than the Brazil legend

Euronews

Giant Pele statue installed outside stadium ahead of 2026 World Cup

A giant bronze statue of Pelé was installed outside Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Pele Facts: Amazing Things You Didn’t Know About the Soccer Icon

Pelé is one of the greatest and most influential players in the history of soccer.

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