Sidny Lopes Cabral has officially secured the 2026 World Cup Goal of the Tournament award following his spectacular effort against Argentina. The Cabo Verde star produced a moment of magic that saw off stiff competition from some of the biggest names in world football.
France captain Kylian Mbappe has reached out to the nation with a deeply personal open letter following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup. The Real Madrid superstar expressed his gratitude to the supporters and his team-mates while reflecting on a tournament that ended in heartbreak for the Bleus in North America.
Emmanuel Petit believes the "anger and ambition" Jude Bellingham showed at the World Cup should carry directly into his role at Real Madrid, urging Jose Mourinho to lean on both the England midfielder and Kylian Mbappe as genuine leaders as the club looks to rebuild around a stronger collective identity.
A Premier League transfer for Kylian Mbappe in future windows cannot be ruled out, Mikael Silvestre has admitted to GOAL, with the France international being advised to find the “best platform” on which major silverware can be chased down. Mbappe thought he had found that when becoming a ‘Galactico’ at Real Madrid, but the biggest of honours are proving difficult to secure.
Real Madrid icon Luis Figo believes Kylian Mbappe remains a primary contender for the 2026 Ballon d’Or following a stellar World Cup campaign. The former Portugal international also addressed the persistent rumours linking Manchester City’s midfield anchor Rodri with a high-profile move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
