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EXCLUSIVE: Guillaume Hoarau says France have ticked all the boxes after win over Iraq

A thunderstorm, a two-hour suspension, Kylian Mbappe joining Miroslav Klose in the pantheon of top scorers, Ousmane Dembele finally silencing his critics: France’s qualification had everything, except perhaps sporting suspense. Guillaume Hoarau, our Flashscore consultant, analyses the French team’s match.

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Folarin Balogun looking to replicate 'inevitable' Messi and Mbappe in Golden Boot race

United States striker Folarin Balogun has netted twice already this World Cup, and has set his sights on rivalling the elite group of "inevitable" goalscorers like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.

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World Cup LIVE: Jordan eliminated from World Cup after Algeria comeback win

As the second round of group games reaches its penultimate day, two poster boys of the tournament take to the pitch: Lionel Messi's Argentina face Austria, and Kylian Mbappe's France take on Iraq, with both nations looking to secure qualification to the knockout stage before the final round of fixtures.

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Kylian Mbappe's five standout games for France as he prepares for 100th cap

From his debut at 18 against Luxembourg to his 100th cap this Monday night against Iraq, Kylian Mbappe has transformed the French national team. At just 27, the French captain and now the top scorer in Les Bleus’ history celebrates a legendary milestone in Philadelphia.

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Why a lacklustre Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were unable to win their World Cup opener

With Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi all having announced themselves in their respective opening games of World Cup 2026, Wednesday evening gave Cristiano Ronaldo the opportunity to match their exploits.

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EXCLUSIVE: Guillaume Hoarau full of praise for France's record breaker Kylian Mbappe

After a laboured first 45 minutes, Les Bleus produced a top-class second half to secure victory over Senegal. With a decisive Kylian Mbappe and a sparkling attacking display after the break, France sent out an early statement. Former French footballer Guillaume Hoarau, who is Flashscore’s consultant for this tournament, analyses Les Bleus’ opening match.