​Thanks to Jude Bellingham’s two goals against Norway on Saturday night, Real Madrid has etched World Cup history. Yes, you read that correctly—the Madrid club has become the highest-scoring team in World Cup history for a single edition, accumulating 19 goals in this 2026 tournament. The breakdown so far features eight goals for Mbappé, six for Bellingham, four for Vinícius Júnior, and one for Arda Güler.
In other news, when asked about who will succeed Marcelo Bielsa, Ignacio Alonso, the president of the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF), revealed on Tuesday that he has appointed Diego Forlán to lead the national team at least through March 2027. Sixteen years after his memorable performance at the World Cup in South Africa, the former striker now assumes the role of Uruguay head coach.
With just two days remaining until the eagerly anticipated France vs. Spain clash, this week’s football headlines are dominated by World Cup implications and managerial developments.
For 2026 World Cup coverage, our proposed quarter-final XI, a Sunday transfer roundup, and official announcements of new managers in Ligue 1 are all part of the latest updates. This article has been translated into English by AI. The original version in French can be read here.