Kylian Mbappe refuses handshake and has ball thrown at him as he blasts 'ugly football'

France vs Paraguay descended into the World Cup's roughest game yet with plenty of dark arts on show at the Philadelphia Stadium and Kylian Mbappe at the heart of the action
The Financial Express

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe led France create history to join Brazil and Germany in elusive list

A gritty 1-0 victory over Paraguay in sweltering Philadelphia heat steers Les Bleus into their fourth consecutive World Cup quarterfinal, unlocking a historic tier of tournament consistency.

France vs Paraguay LIVE score, FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16: Kylian Mbappe scores penalty, equals Lionel Messi; France helped by VAR | FRA 1-0 PAR

France vs Paraguay LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE Updates: France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has been ruled out of their Round of 16 clash against Paraguay.
FIFA

FIFA Power Rankings: Mbappe moves top as Olise increases lead

Kylian Mbappe moved top of the FIFA Power Rankings in the Attacking standings while Michael Olise widened the gap in the Creativity rankings.

Kylian Mbappe's Face Marks Go Viral During FIFA World Cup 2026, Spark 'Voodoo' Buzz On Social Media

A close-up image of Kylian Mbappe during France's FIFA World Cup 2026 match has gone viral on social media. The image has prompted discussion over the small marks visible along the forward's jawline.
Sportskeeda

Petition titled 'Kylian Mbappe, please forgive us' reaches 30,000 signatures as France superstar leads his nation into FIFA World Cup Ro16

Thousands of contrite fans have publicly apologized to France captain Kylian Mbappe during the current FIFA World Cup via a viral online petition.