Mbappe dazzles as France, Mexico and Norway advance
France cruise into the last-16, as Kylian Mbappe goes top of the adidas Golden Boot race while an Erling Haaland-inspired Norway and Mexico also win.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Mbappe dazzles as France, Mexico and Norway advance — Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Round of 32 matches see France defeat Sweden 3-0 with Mbappé brace, Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0; Golden Boot race tightens with Mbappé and Messi at 6 goals each. Germany and the Netherlands were both dumped out of the 2026 World Cup on penalties, and you can follow all of the latest reaction from last night, as well as looking ahead at tonight's matches, with ESPN.
Biggest developments
Mexico oust Ecuador; 1st WC KO win in 40 years
Mexico defeats Ecuador in Round of 32.
Mbappe makes World Cup history as France brush past Sweden
Live updates and reaction to France's 3-0 win.
Important posts & threads
2026 World Cup: Mbappe equals Messi as France hammer Sweden
Mbappe equals Messi as France hammer Sweden to reach last 16.
ROUND OF 32: England vs DR Congo
England 🆚 DR Congo in Round of 32.
2026 FIFA World Cup Top Scorers Right Now
Mbappé (FRA) – 6 Goals, 2 Assists; Messi (ARG) – 6 Goals; Haaland (NOR) – 5 Goals.
Bullish takes
- France and Mexico advance to last 16
- Mbappé leads Golden Boot race
- Germany and the Netherlands were both dumped out of the 2026 World Cup on penalties, and you can follow all of the latest reaction from last night, as well as looking ahead at tonight's matches, with ESPN.
Critical takes
- Germany and the Netherlands were both dumped out of the 2026 World Cup on penalties, and you can follow all of the latest reaction from last night, as well as looking ahead at tonight's matches, with ESPN.
Why this matters
Knockout stage begins with major teams progressing amid record host city impacts.