Washington (United States) (AFP) – The first 48-team World Cup has provided a thrilling spectacle and a string of compelling storylines.
Issued on: 19/07/2026 - 05:58
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AFP Sport picks out some of the key talking points after more than five weeks of action in Canada, Mexico and the United States.HotshotsThe race for the Golden Boot caught fire early and has remained absorbing until the final weekend.
Kylian Mbappe has sparkled for France at the 2026 World Cup © ANGELA WEISS / AFP/File
