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George Weah has dismissed comparisons between Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe and Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, insisting the Frenchman is "far superior."

Kylian Mbappe is capable of completing a clean sweep on the trophy front in 2026, Louis Saha has told GOAL, with the France international in contention for World Cup, Golden Boot, Golden Ball and Ballon d’Hor honours.

Kylian Mbappe closed in on Lionel Messi’s all-time World Cup goalscoring record as France swept past Sweden 3-0 in New York. Mbappe struck twice at MetLife Stadium to take his World Cup knockout-stage tally to 10,

The superstars are shining, and the Golden Boot odds seem to be changing every minute.  After recording his second brace of the tournament in France's Round of 32 win over Sweden, Kylian Mbappé is now up to 18 career World Cup goals,

Mohamed Salah has helped Egypt reach its best-ever run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After getting through the group stages, Mohamed Salah’s Egypt locked horns with Australia during the Round of 32 matchup.