While the 2026 World Cup certainly had its positive moments, it was also marked by a significant number of drawbacks. Here, we detail five aspects of the tournament that we will not be sad to see go.
The best performers from the recent World Cup 2026 have been recognized with the announcement of the tournament's outstanding XI. This elite selection showcases the exceptional talent and pivotal contributions of players who shone brightest on the global stage. Headlining this star-studde
Legendary football figure Zlatan Ibrahimović has announced his departure from the world of football punditry, marking the end of his involvement in this capacity after his coverage of the recent World Cup. The iconic Swedish striker, known for his flamboyant personality and sharp insights
As anticipated, Donald Trump played a prominent role in the FIFA protocol on Sunday, during the medal and trophy presentation to the Spanish team following their World Cup triumph. His presence, however, was met with a degree of awkwardness. The former US President's appearance on the pod
Le milieu de terrain espagnol Rodri a été désigné meilleur joueur de la Coupe du Monde 2026. Cette distinction individuelle vient couronner sa performance exceptionnelle tout au long du tournoi, où il a été un pilier essentiel de la sélection espagnole qui a remporté son deuxième titre mondial
Didier Deschamps concluded his tenure as head coach of the French national team on Saturday, following a whirlwind third-place playoff match in the 2026 World Cup, which they lost to England with a score of 4-6. The encounter was marked by deep emotion for the coach and his inner circle. E
Following England's impressive 6-4 victory over France in the third-place playoff of the 2026 World Cup, attention now turns to the grand finale: Spain versus Argentina. The highly anticipated showdown between Lamine Yamal's Spanish squad and Lionel Messi's Argentine team is scheduled to
Following France's surprising 6-4 loss to England in the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff held in Miami, Kylian Mbappé pointed to "human factors" as an explanation for the team's collapse in the first half. However, according to journalist Daniel Riolo, this is a flawed argument. Englis
Speaking to M6 following France's narrow defeat in the 2026 World Cup semi-final against England (4-6), Didier Deschamps elaborated on the reasons behind his departure from the French national team's dugout. He described his decision as one made 'for the good' of the selection. English Tr
Following the French team's disheartening 4-6 defeat to England in the 2026 World Cup's third-place playoff, Jean-Michel Larqué has delivered a scathing indictment of the "Bleus." Speaking on Anaïs Matin's program, Larqué expressed his profound disappointment, questioning the players' commitme
The French national team has been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup in the third-place playoff, having found themselves trailing 4-0 at halftime. This ignominious first half marred Didier Deschamps' final match in charge, despite second-half goals from Dembélé, Mbappé, and Barcola. Players li
Following France's stunning 6-4 defeat to England in the third-place match of the World Cup, which took place in Miami on Saturday, French midfielder Adrien Rabiot strongly condemned the attitudes displayed by some of his fellow players. English Translation: France-England: "I've nev