Mbappé Breaks All-Time France Scoring Record in World Cup Opener Kylian Mbappé surpassed Olivier Giroud as the all-time leading goalscorer for the French national team on Thursday, netting his 57th and 58th international goals during a 3-1 victory over Senegal in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The French captain, who struggled … Read more
Mbappé ‘A Player Beyond Measure’ – Deschamps Hails France’s World Cup Star After Record-Breaking Display June 16, 2024 • Updated 16:45 UTC Kylian Mbappé has officially surpassed Thierry Henry as France’s all-time leading scorer with 58 international goals, capping a World Cup opener that saw him deliver a match-winning performance in a 2-1 victory over … Read more
Ivan Perišić’s Forgotten Years at Sochaux: The 17-Year-Old Pro Who Never Played By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport Ivan Perišić joined Sochaux’s professional ranks at 17 in 2005—one of France’s youngest ever signings—but never played a competitive match for the club. Instead, he endured jealousy from teammates and a lack of opportunities that nearly derailed … Read more
France secured a 3-1 victory over Senegal in a friendly match played in New Jersey on Tuesday, marking the first competitive test for the reigning World Cup champions ahead of the 2026 tournament. The result, confirmed by multiple sources including the French Football Federation (FFF), sets the stage for France’s preparations as they aim to … Read more
Mondial 2026: Haaland’s Norway Strike, Iraq’s Historic Return, and Boston’s Night of Magic Mondial 2026: Haaland’s Norway Strike, Iraq’s Historic Return, and Boston’s Night of Magic By Daniel Richardson | June 16, 2026 | Boston, USA Iraq defeated Norway 4-1 in Boston on Monday night, marking the country’s first World Cup appearance in 40 years … Read more
France vs Senegal: 24 Years After Seoul, a Rematch at 2026 World Cup Updated June 17, 2024 By Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief, Archysport France and Senegal will meet in the opening match of Group I at the 2026 World Cup in Kansas City, Kansas, on June 14, 2026, at 19:00 local time (UTC-5), marking the first … Read more
Visa Status Complicates Iran’s Participation in 2026 World Cup Preparations The Iranian national football team’s preparations for the 2026 World Cup have faced administrative hurdles, with reports emerging that forward Mehdi Torabi’s U.S. visa expired shortly after his arrival for the squad’s opening match. While the team remains in the United States for the tournament, … Read more
Iraq Faces Norway in Historic 2026 World Cup Qualifier: A Clash of Styles in Boston Iraq’s national football team prepares for a significant test on Tuesday, June 16, as they face Norway in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at Gillette Stadium in Boston. The encounter, scheduled for 6:00 p.m. local time (22:00 UTC), … Read more
Mondial 2026: Why Boston’s World Cup Fever Falls Short of Expectations By Daniel Richardson June 12, 2024 Boston’s World Cup 2026 matches are drawing far fewer American fans than expected, with local authorities and organizers citing a mix of economic barriers, competing events, and a cultural disconnect between U.S. soccer enthusiasm and the tournament’s scale. … Read more
Egypt 1-1 Belgium: Pharaohs Hold World Cup Debuters in Thrilling Draw By Daniel Richardson | June 15, 2026 | Updated 10:45 UTC Egypt stunned World Cup favorites Belgium with a 1-1 draw in their Group G opener at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, defying a 140-minute odds-on underdog status to earn their first point in a … Read more