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While the battle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup winner is slowly but surely heating up, the race for the World Cup all-time leading scorer is fiercer than ever.Before the start of the tournament, Miroslav Klose held the summit of the list with 16 goals. However, as things stand, the legendary German won’t stay at the top for long.Kylian Mbappe put on a show against Senegal last night and, with a brace, moved within two goals of the 48-year-old’s record. At the same time, the Real Madrid star became the all-time leading scorer of the France national team, leapfrogging Olivier Giroud with his 57th and 58th goals for Les Bleus.🚨🇫🇷 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗: Kylian Mbappé is now France’s outright leading top goal scorer of all-time. He surpasses Olivier Giroud’s tally:58 — Kylian Mbappé57 — Olivier Giroud51 — Thierry Henry44 — Antoine Griezmann41 — Michel Platini37 — Karim Benzema34 — David… pic.twitter.com/NgrRdfu5Aj— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Footballtweet) June 16, 2026 At that point, the world started talking..

Olympic champion Noah Lyles continued his sensational start to the 2026 outdoor season after smashing the world 150m best at the Golden Spike meeting in Ostrava, Czech Republic, on Tuesday, 16 June.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe American sprint star clocked a stunning 14.67 seconds at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event, obliterating the previous world best of 14.92 that had been set earlier this year by Jamaican Olympic silver medalist Kishane Thompson.Ferdinand Omanyala, Timothy Cheruiyot headline deep National Championships fieldCompeting over the rarely run distance for the first time in his career, Lyles showcased the speed and endurance that have made him one of the world’s most dominant sprinters. The reigning Olympic 100m champion and four-time world 200m gold medalist were locked in a fierce battle with South Africa’s Sinesipho Dambile coming off the bend before finding another gear in the closing stages to pull away for a commanding victory.##NAJA..

Austria battled hard to a 3-1 win over debutants Jordan, ending their 36-year wait for a victory at the FIFA World Cup and strengthening their hopes of progression to the knockout stages for the first time since 1954.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Middle Eastern country was making their maiden FIFA World Cup appearance after nine previous unsuccessful qualifying attempts, with the closest being back in 2014 when they lost heavily to Uruguay in the intercontinental playoffs.Magical Messi hat-trick fires Argentina past AlgeriaIn this edition, however, they secured direct qualification with a game to spare after finishing second in Group B of the Asian qualifiers, behind South Korea.Austria, on the other hand, quenched their 28-year thirst for a FIFA World Cup appearance after finishing top of their UEFA qualifiers ahead of Bosnia and Herzegovina, thereby avoiding the drama of the playoffs.##NAJAVA_MECA_9802057##Aiming to make a good account of themselves on their debut, ..

Mozzart Bet Cup second runners-up Bandari FC have been hit with a FIFA-imposed transfer registration ban after failing to settle financial obligations owed to former head coach Mohamed Borji, following a dispute ruled on by FIFA’s Players’ Status Chamber.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Moroccan tactician, appointed in October 2025 on a one-year deal to replace Ken Odhiambo, lasted just two months in charge at the Mombasa-based club before parting ways in what was initially described as a mutual termination agreement. However, the matter later escalated to FIFA after Borji claimed the club had not fully honoured his contract.##NAJAVA_MECA_9802016##FIFA reviewed the case and ruled partially in favour of the coach, ordering Bandari to pay USD6,483.87 (about Ksh837,067) in outstanding remuneration and USD 22,500 (about Ksh2.9 million) as compensation for breach of contract, with all other claims dismissed.In its decision, FIFA’s Players’ Status Chamber stressed the club’s o..

Kenya U-17 women’s national football team will head into their decisive Group A clash against hosts Tanzania on Wednesday at the CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship in Dar-es-Salaam knowing that even a draw will be enough to secure top spot in the group.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Junior Starlets have been in ruthless form throughout the tournament, opening with a 16-0 demolition of Sudan before following it up with a commanding 6-0 win over Somalia.Those results have left Kenya top of Group A on goal difference heading into the final group match.##NAJAVA_MECA_9802016##Against Somalia, Kenya once again displayed their attacking quality and control under coach Mildred Cheche. Faith Boke opened the scoring in the 15th minute after reacting quickest to a well-delivered pass from Emily Odhiambo, before Brenda Achieng continued her fine form with a quick second.Beryl Okumu then added a brace to put Kenya firmly in command before halftime, as second-half goals from substitut..

Lionel Messi produced a sensational hat-trick as Argentina opened their Group J campaign in style with a commanding 3–0 victory over Algeria at Kansai Stadium on Wednesday morning, in a performance that blended dominance, control and ruthless finishing.The match began with early controversy as Algeria thought they had taken a shock lead in the 8th minute. Ibrahim Maza threaded a clever pass to Fares Chaïbi, who finished calmly past the goalkeeper, but VAR intervened to rule the effort out for offside, denying the North Africans a dream start.##NAJAVA_MECA_9801983##Argentina quickly settled into rhythm and began dictating possession through Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández and Alexis Mac Allister. Their control of midfield gradually pushed Algeria deeper, forcing them to defend in numbers while looking for counterattacks.The breakthrough arrived in the 17th minute. Messi combined beautifully with De Paul at the edge of the box before curling a trademark finish into the top right corner t..

Norway produced a commanding performance at Boston Stadium on Wednesday morning, sweeping aside Iraq 4-1 in a lively World Cup Group I encounter, with Erling Haaland once again at the centre of the action, scoring twice in a ruthless display of finishing.The opening stages were played at a high tempo, with both sides showing intent. Norway gradually took control through neat passing moves, and Haaland was already sniffing chances inside the box, though Iraq’s defence initially held firm.##NAJAVA_MECA_9802016##The breakthrough arrived in the 29th minute when David Wolfe threaded a brilliant pass into the area, allowing Haaland to burst through and fire emphatically into the top right corner. It was a clean, clinical finish that gave Norway a deserved 1-0 lead.Iraq responded well and found their equaliser in the 39th minute. Amir Al Ammari delivered a clever lofted ball into the box, and Aymen Hussein rose highest to guide a close-range header past Ørjan Nyland, bringing the score to 1-1..

Don’t let the final score fool you – Senegal have all the reasons to be proud of their World Cup opener despite a 3-1 loss to France on Tuesday night at New Jersey Metlife Stadium.Not only did the Lions of Teranga represent their country with pride and dignity, but Pape Thiaw’s men were actually close to upsetting the two-time world champions.However, if you create three clear-cut chances against Les Bleus’ dream team and fail to break the deadlock, expect a cold-hearted punishment!Micheal Olise saw 4 Senegal players blocking the path to Kylian Mbappe but Olise said “Nahh… I’d still find Mbappe” 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/imxBesVvCb https://t.co/y6g5foekaP— Nuel (@LfcNuel) June 16, 2026 🚨🚨| GOAL: KYLIAN MBAPPE WITH A BRACE!!!France 3-1 Senegalpic.twitter.com/bWWCDNsnhr— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) June 16, 2026 And that’s exactly what Didier Deschamps’ side served them on a plate in the second half of this super-exciting battle on the wings of France’s mesmerising attacking duo, Michael Olise ..

England’s World Cup campaign has suffered an early setback before a ball has even been kicked.Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the tournament through injury, forcing Thomas Tuchel into a late change to his squad less than 24 hours before the Three Lions’ opening Group L clash against Croatia. His replacement will be Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah.BREAKING: Tino Livramento has suffered a hamstring injury and is out of the World Cup, with Trevoh Chalobah being called up to replace him 🚨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 pic.twitter.com/k2i88s76kd— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) June 16, 2026 The timing could hardly be worse for Livramento, who had been hoping to make his major tournament debut after earning a place in Tuchel’s World Cup plans. Capable of operating on either flank, the Newcastle United defender was considered a valuable option heading into England’s opener.Instead, a calf injury has brought his World Cup dream to a premature end.Livramento’s withdrawal continues a frustrating run of fitn..