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Lionel Messi of Argentina, on July 19, 2026
World Cup 2026 best players ranked: Is Kylian Mbappe or Lionel Messi number one?
Sports Mole ranks the 10 best players from the 2026 World Cup, featuring Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Rodri, Jude Bellingham and more.
17:20
William Saliba for France, on July 18, 2026
William Saliba injury news: New Arsenal statement after "specialist" back review hints at how many games defender will miss
Arsenal's latest statement about William Saliba's injury hints at the length of time the defender will miss, with the Premier League set to start again next month.
23:58
Zinedine Zidane/Didier Deschamps composite
Why Zinedine Zidane will never match Didier Deschamps France legacy despite World Cup failure
Jeremie Aliadiere believes that Didier Deschamps has left France in a healthy place as he leaves 14 years after he took the role of the national team manager, and the former Arsenal star believes his legacy will see him being viewed as the best coach to have ever been in charged of Les Bleus.
Jul 22, 10:37
Lionel Messi World Cup composite
Lionel Messi fends off Kylian Mbappe and six rivals to win Sports Mole Readers' World Cup Attacker of the Tournament
Lionel Messi beats Kylian Mbappe and six other contenders to win the World Cup 2026 Attacker of the Tournament award in Sports Mole's Readers' Awards.
Jul 21, 20:03
Pedro Porro, Lisandro Martinez, Pau Cubarsi
Pedro Porro beats six World Cup rivals to be named Best Defender of the Tournament in Readers' Awards
A Spain star has been named as the best defender of the World Cup with 28% of the votes in the Sports Mole Readers' Awards, narrowly beating a teammate.
Jul 21, 17:00
Lionel Messi, Rodri, Zinedine Zidane composite
The Football Immortals: Spain’s Rodri becomes latest name to join the most exclusive trophy club in history
Following Rodri's latest triumph at the 2026 World Cup with Spain, Sports Mole takes a closer look at every player in history to win the World Cup, Ballon d’Or, Champions League and a continental trophy.
Jul 20, 13:05
France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates with Rayan Cherki and Jules Kounde on June 16, 2026
France 4-6 England: the behind-the-scenes story of Les Bleus' final World Cup match
A water break row, viral footage of a snub and Olise in tears in the dressing room — the inside story of France's chaotic farewell to Didier Deschamps.
Jul 19, 23:28
World Cup news LIVE: July 19
World Cup news LIVE: Latest updates as Spain, Argentina prepare for epic final
Follow Sports Mole's live World Cup 2026 news blog on July 19, as we build up to an unmissable final between Spain and Argentina.
Jul 19, 09:34
England manager Thomas Tuchel, on July 18, 2026
France vs. England: How Three Lions' 6-4 third-placed playoff win over Les Bleus summed up their World Cup 2026 campaign
After England's 6-4 win over France in the third-place playoff at World Cup 2026, Sports Mole takes a look at how the triumph summed up the Three Lions' summer.
Jul 19, 02:21
England stars Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Reece James
France 4-6 England player ratings: Bukayo Saka scores perfect 10 in 6-4 World Cup thriller as Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise makes history
England claimed third place at the 2026 World Cup with a thrilling 6-4 victory over France as Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick. Read our full player ratings from the match.
Jul 19, 01:37
France players look dejected as England celebrate on July 18, 2026
France 4-6 England: Didier Deschamps's Les Bleus suffer historic first-half barrage in bronze final
France recover after the break in World Cup third-place playoff, but cannot erase a catastrophic opening spell against England.
Jul 19, 00:24
England manager Thomas Tuchel, on July 18, 2026
France 4-6 England: Thomas Tuchel finishes third at World Cup but fans left scratching heads after bizarre tactical shift
England finished third at the World Cup on Saturday after beating France 6-4, but the attacking display raises questions about their passiveness against Argentina.
Jul 19, 00:23
France vs. England live commentary
France vs. England live commentary: World Cup 2026 score, team news, updates
Follow Sports Mole's live commentary of the World Cup 2026 third-place playoff between France and England, including latest score, team news and updates.
Jul 18, 21:00
William Saliba/Arsenal composite
Arsenal receive new William Saliba injury update as 'preferred' recovery method revealed
Arsenal receive a new update on William Saliba's recovery from a back injury, following reports that he could miss four to five months following an operation.
Jul 18, 17:45
World Cup news LIVE: July 18
World Cup news LIVE: Latest updates ahead of France vs. England third-place playoff
Follow Sports Mole's live World Cup 2026 news blog on Saturday, July 18, as France and England prepare to contest tonight's third-place playoff.
Jul 18, 09:15
France vs. England composite
France vs. England: Premier League-winning striker gives his insight on World Cup third-place playoff
Jeremie Aliadiere speaks exclusively to Sports Mole to give his thoughts on the third place playoff between France and England in the World Cup this Saturday.
Jul 18, 08:49
France manager Didier Deschamps pictured on June 16, 2026
2026 World Cup: "Legendary manager" Didier Deschamps will bid farewell to France after England contest
Didier Deschamps will take charge of France for the final time on Saturday, as the Blues face England in a third-placed playoff at the 2026 World Cup.
Jul 17, 21:13
England's Jude Bellingham with his hand on his head after losing World Cup 2026 semi-final on July 15, 2026
England "fall short" once again - but will the 2026 World Cup go down as a successful tournament for the Three Lions?
England could secure their second-best finish at a World Cup when they tackle France in the third-placed playoff on Saturday night.
Jul 17, 20:39
England manager Thomas Tuchel appears dejected after losing World Cup 2026 semi-final on July 15, 2026
2026 World Cup: Thomas Tuchel came up "well short" for England - it should cost him his job
Thomas Tuchel's future as England head coach has come under the microscope following the semi-final defeat to Argentina at the 2026 World Cup.
Jul 17, 20:23
Thomas Tuchel, on July 15, 2026
France vs. England: Why Saturday's third-placed playoff is a vital match for Thomas Tuchel
England's third-placed playoff against France at the 2026 World Cup on Saturday is an important match for Three Lions head coach Thomas Tuchel.
Jul 17, 19:33
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