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France’s knockout run at the FIFA World Cup has been marked by disciplined play, record‑breaking performances and a squad brimming with emerging talent, setting up tantalizing match‑ups in the coming rounds.
A look at the latest performances of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane, and the defensive strategies proposed by former Wales international Ashley Williams.
Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi delivered unforgettable performances that set new records and marked milestones in World Cup history.
France's 3‑1 victory over Senegal propels them to the top of the latest standings, with Kylian Mbappe becoming France's all‑time World Cup scorer. Argentina's Lionel Messi scores his first World Cup hat‑trick, and other teams such as Norway, the United States, and Mexico notch impressive wins, while traditional powers Spain and Brazil encounter unexpected draws.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice, including a late strike, to lead France to a 3‑1 victory over Senegal, marking his 58th international goal and moving him level with Gerd Müller on the all‑time World Cup scoring chart.
Kylian Mbappe's two goals led France to a dominant 3-1 victory over Senegal, marking his ascent as the nation's all-time World Cup scorer.
Veteran forward Olivier Giroud, a 2018 World Cup winner, has highlighted Christian Pulisic’s growing influence on the United States ahead of their next match.
The 2026 World Cup will see France and Senegal collide in a clash that stretches back to their first encounter in 2002, when the African side shocked the European powerhouse. The memory of that victory still fuels Senegal’s ambition as they aim for a deep run in the tournament.
In a recent BBC Sport feature, Olivier Giroud discusses his retirement, his admiration for Christian Pulisic, and the conditions needed for the American forward to shine on the world stage.
Ahead of the tournament, France will test its World Cup XI against Northern Ireland, using the match to address recent defensive lapses and fine‑tune attacking patterns.
BBC Sport announces an extensive broadcast plan for the 2026 World Cup, featuring a host of former internationals as pundits, reporters in three host nations and special coverage of Scotland’s historic return