
World Cup Round of 32: France Leads, Mexico Stays Unbeaten, and Surprising Advances Continue
France tops the standings with Kylian Mbappe leading the scoring, Mexico advances unbeaten, and several under‑dogs prepare for decisive matches.
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France tops the standings with Kylian Mbappe leading the scoring, Mexico advances unbeaten, and several under‑dogs prepare for decisive matches.

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.

England will open the 2026 World Cup against Croatia on 17 June, seeking to extend an unbeaten qualifying run while navigating injury concerns and tactical choices.

Thomas Tuchel announces a World Cup squad that leaves out big names like Phil Foden and Trent Alexander‑Arnold, emphasizing a disciplined, balanced approach.

Thomas Tuchel has named a 55‑man provisional England squad for the World Cup, highlighting injury concerns and tactical preferences across the right‑back and attacking positions.