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Messi & Mbappe the stars but Iniesta backs Yamal and Spain for glory

Andres Iniesta has backed Lamine Yamal to guide Spain to a second World Cup star, despite the teenager battling injury issues. Iniesta also highlighted the brilliance of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, who lead the scoring charts. Spain have progressed to face Austria, while France have already reached the last 16 in a highly unpredictable tournament.

Mbappe 'far superior' to Yamal, claims Ballon d'Or winner

George Weah has dismissed comparisons between Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe and Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, insisting the Frenchman is 'far superior'. The former Ballon d'Or winner delivered a glowing assessment of the France captain as Les Bleus continue their charge at the 2026 World Cup.

France v Iraq: Group I - FIFA World Cup 2026

Olise 'far ahead' as world's best player as Ballon d'Or shout made

Former Bayern Munich and France defender Willy Sagnol has made a stunning declaration regarding Michael Olise, insisting the winger has already eclipsed every other player on the planet. Sagnol believes the 24-year-old’s unselfish nature puts him in a bracket above the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

France FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule

GOAL’s complete France FIFA World Cup 2026 viewing guide, including how to watch for free and without cable!

📽️ | Cherki appears to snub Deschamps in Sweden rout

France may have booked their place in the World Cup round of 16 with a dominant victory over Sweden, but the post-match celebrations have been marred by a seemingly frosty encounter between Rayan Cherki and Didier Deschamps. The Manchester City playmaker was captured on camera appearing to blank his manager at the final whistle, raising questions about the harmony within the Les Bleus camp.

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'I'm going to win the World Cup' - Yamal insists France 'not better' than Spain

Lamine Yamal has sent a defiant message to Spain’s World Cup rivals, insisting that Didier Deschamps’ France side are not superior to La Roja. The Barcelona sensation is full of confidence as the tournament enters the knockout stages, sensationally predicting that he will lift the trophy in North America.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
3	Detroit City FC	13	6	3	4	19	13	6	21	W D L D W
4	Louisville City FC	14	6	3	5	24	22	2	21	D W D L L
5	Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC	12	6	2	4	15	13	2	20	D W W W L
6	Indy Eleven	11	5	3	3	16	12	4	18	L W W W L
7	Hartford Athletic	12	4	6	2	10	10	0	18	D W D L W

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