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What made the 2026 FIFA World Cup so special?

What made the 2026 FIFA World Cup so special?

Whether you call it football or soccer, in the past month we all spoke in one language and that is the FIFA World Cup.
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Mbappé becomes first two-time Golden Boot winner after Messi is blanked in the World Cup final

Mbappé becomes first two-time Golden Boot winner after Messi is blanked in the World Cup final

Kylian Mbappé is now the first owner of Golden Boots
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England takes 4-0 lead over France at halftime of World Cup third-place match

England takes 4-0 lead over France at halftime of World Cup third-place match

France’s Kylian Mbappé was in the starting lineup for his squad’s third-place World Cup match against England on Saturday as he continues his chase for a second Golden Boot
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Messi has work to catch Mbappé for the Golden Boot. A 3rd Golden Ball is in reach in World Cup final

Messi has work to catch Mbappé for the Golden Boot. A 3rd Golden Ball is in reach in World Cup final

Lionel Messi has quite a climb to catch Kylian Mbappé for the Golden Boot
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Mbappé wins another Golden Boot, and Spain's Rodri gets Golden Ball with World Cup title

Mbappé wins another Golden Boot, and Spain's Rodri gets Golden Ball with World Cup title

Kylian Mbappé kept the Golden Boot award and Spain wouldn’t let Lionel Messi get anything else
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Kylian Mbappé becomes all-time leading World Cup goal scorer of all time after wild loss to England

Kylian Mbappé becomes all-time leading World Cup goal scorer of all time after wild loss to England

Mbappe vs Messi. Who will end as the all time top scorer in 2026 (though eventually it will obviously be Mbappe)?
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England Defeats France 6-4 in World Cup Third-Place Match with Saka's Hat Trick

England Defeats France 6-4 in World Cup Third-Place Match with Saka's Hat Trick

England Defeats France 6-4 in World Cup Third-Place Match with Saka's Hat Trick
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Messi Faces Challenge to Surpass Mbappé for World Cup Golden Boot

Messi Faces Challenge to Surpass Mbappé for World Cup Golden Boot

Messi Faces Challenge to Surpass Mbappé for World Cup Golden Boot
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Lionel Messi, Pau Cubarsi and The 10 Best Players of World Cup 2026

Lionel Messi, Pau Cubarsi and The 10 Best Players of World Cup 2026

These names shone brighter than the rest in the tournament
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Kylian Mbappé's Path to Winning the Golden Boot Over Messi in World Cup

Kylian Mbappé's Path to Winning the Golden Boot Over Messi in World Cup

Kylian Mbappé's Path to Winning the Golden Boot Over Messi in World Cup
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Kylian Mbappé Sets New World Cup Goal Record, Surpassing Messi

Kylian Mbappé Sets New World Cup Goal Record, Surpassing Messi

Kylian Mbappé Sets New World Cup Goal Record, Surpassing Messi
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Kylian Mbappe Leads Golden Boot Race in 2026 World Cup, Challenges Lionel Messi

Kylian Mbappe Leads Golden Boot Race in 2026 World Cup, Challenges Lionel Messi

Kylian Mbappe Leads Golden Boot Race in 2026 World Cup, Challenges Lionel Messi