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Weah settles it: « Impossible to compare Lamine Yamal to Mbappé, everyone knows he is far above »

Questioned on El Chiringuito after France's 3-0 Round of 16 victory over Sweden, 1995 Ballon d'Or winner George Weah refused any comparison between Kylian Mbappé, who scored his third brace of the World Cup, and a Lamine Yamal he judges still « growing ».

Football Jul 1
Mbappé nicknamed 'Mobut'' by France teammates after Sweden victory

After France's 3-0 World Cup 2026 victory over Sweden, a French Football Federation video reveals that Ousmane Dembélé calls Kylian Mbappé 'Mobut'', a diminutive of Mobutu, a mocking nickname that has circulated for years on social media.

Football Jul 1
Mbappé consoles Deschamps after bereavement as France crushes Sweden 3-0

Days after the death of his mother, Didier Deschamps led France to a 3-0 victory over Sweden in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Mbappé, who scored twice, embraced the manager at half-time in a gesture that deeply moved the coach.

Football Jul 1
Two assists and a post: Lizarazu urges Olise to start scoring

Author of two more assists in France's 3-0 victory over Sweden in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, Michael Olise earned enthusiastic praise from Bixente Lizarazu, who is now calling on him to score goals.

Football Jul 1
24 goals in knockout stages since 2018: the stat that puts France ahead of six nations combined

After their 3-0 victory over Sweden in the 2026 World Cup, France have scored 24 goals in nine knockout matches since 2018 — more than England, Portugal, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and Italy combined.

Football Jul 1
Mbappé overtakes Messi in 2026 World Cup scoring chart with another brace

Author of two goals against Sweden (3-0), Kylian Mbappé matches and then surpasses Lionel Messi at the top of the 2026 World Cup scoring chart, with six goals each but an advantage in assists.

Football Jul 1
Alex Coles urges England to seize their chance as Maro Itoje sits out South Africa opener

Northampton lock Alex Coles has called on England's squad players to step up in Maro Itoje's absence, with Steve Borthwick's side facing South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday in their Nations Championship opener.

Rugby Jul 1
DR Congo reach first-ever World Cup knockout round after 52-year absence

DR Congo have qualified for the round of 32 at World Cup 2026, ending a 52-year absence from the tournament. The Leopards, who last appeared as Zaire in 1974, face England in Atlanta — their first-ever knockout-stage appearance.

Football Jul 1
England face Mexico at the Azteca if they beat DR Congo in World Cup last 32

A win for Thomas Tuchel's England against DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32 would set up a last-16 clash at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Sunday 5 July, where the co-hosts have won four straight games without conceding.

Football Jul 1
DR Congo face England in World Cup last 32 having qualified 52 years ago as Zaire

The Democratic Republic of Congo have reached the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history, setting up a round-of-32 clash with England in Atlanta. Their only previous appearance came in 1974, when the nation competed under the name Zaire.

Football Jul 1
Matthaus blames Germany families for World Cup exit after Paraguay penalty defeat

Lothar Matthaus has criticised the German squad's family arrangements at the 2026 World Cup, claiming players lost focus after relatives joined them in North America within two weeks of the tournament beginning. Germany were eliminated by Paraguay on penalties in the round of 32.

Football Jul 1
Belgium wary of Senegal upset after Germany and Netherlands crash out of World Cup

Belgium face Senegal in the World Cup round of 16 on Wednesday, with coach Rudi Garcia and striker Romelu Lukaku urging caution after Germany and the Netherlands were both eliminated on Monday.

Football Jul 1
Iran squad lands in Tehran after visa denials and forced border crossings marred their World Cup 2026 campaign

Iran's World Cup squad returned to Tehran on Wednesday after a turbulent group stage that saw eleven delegation members denied US visas and the team ordered to leave the country immediately after each match, despite going unbeaten in three games.

Football Jul 1
Three Mexico fans crushed to death as million-strong World Cup celebrations turn tragic

Three people died from asphyxiation in Mexico City after roughly a million fans flooded the streets to celebrate Mexico's 2-0 win over Ecuador — their first World Cup knockout victory in 40 years.

Football Jul 1
Ecuador boss Beccacece resigns after 2-0 World Cup defeat to hosts Mexico amid FIFA complaint

Sebastian Beccacece stepped down as Ecuador manager immediately after his side's 2-0 round-of-32 loss to Mexico, with the Ecuadorian Football Federation filing a formal complaint to FIFA over pre-match disruptions at their team hotel.

Football Jul 1
Henman vows to sneak England vs DR Congo onto screen during Wimbledon commentary duty

BBC Wimbledon pundit Tim Henman says he will find a way to watch England face DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32 on Wednesday evening in Atlanta, even if it means sneaking a screen into the commentary box.

Football Jul 1
Mexico fans use homophobic chant again as three die in World Cup celebrations

Mexican supporters directed a FIFA-sanctioned homophobic chant at Ecuador's goalkeeper during Mexico's 2-0 win at the Estadio Azteca, marking the second such incident of the tournament. Separately, three people died from asphyxiation in Mexico City as fans celebrated the team's progression to the last 16.

Football Jul 1
Unbeaten Hokit demands UFC cut Aspinall and calls out Gane for September title shot

Undefeated heavyweight Josh Hokit has called on the UFC to release injured champion Tom Aspinall, declared Ciryl Gane the undisputed king, and publicly targeted a September showdown with the Frenchman — with a promised title shot for Alex Pereira to follow.

MMA Jul 1
World Cup 2026 knockout schedule: Every round of 32 result and fixture with kick-off times

The 2026 World Cup knockout stage is under way, with England facing DR Congo on Wednesday and every game available free-to-air for UK viewers. Here is the full schedule from the round of 32 through to the final on 19 July.

Football Jul 1
Mbappe draws level with Messi on six goals as Haaland closes in on World Cup Golden Boot

Kylian Mbappe's brace against Sweden pulled him level with Lionel Messi at the top of the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot standings on six goals, while Erling Haaland's 86th-minute winner against Ivory Coast moved Norway into the last 16 and the striker to five goals.

Football Jul 1

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