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Real Madrid's Alonso: 'Don't know' when Mbappé will return
Xabi Alonso has admitted he "doesn't know" when Kylian Mbappé will return for Real Madrid, saying the club are working to have the star forward back from injury "as soon as possible."
Kylian Mbappe's injury 'not good news' for Real Madrid's schedule
Gab Marcotti talks about Kylian Mbappe's recent knee injury that will have him out for at least three weeks for Real Madrid.
Guardiola on Cherki: Sometimes I want to kiss him, other times shout at him
Pep Guardiola speaks after Rayan Cherki's winning goal in Man City's 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest.
Which striker has had the best start to the 2025-26 season?
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens debate which midfielder and striker has made the best start to the 2025-26 season.
Best FIFA Men's Player: Dembélé beats Yamal, Mbappé to award
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé was crowned the Best FIFA Men's Player for 2025 on Tuesday after helping the French giants win the UEFA Champions League for the first time.
How travel will impact 2026 World Cup group stage, and why it matters
For many national teams, how they handle and recover from extensive travel could make or break their World Cup next summer.
2026 World Cup draw: England join Croatia, Panama and Ghana in Group L - as it happened
England have learnt their group-stage opponents at the 2026 World Cup - follow how ESPN reacted to the draw as it unfolded.
2026 World Cup predictions: Group-by-group takeaways, must-see games
The draw is complete for the 2026 World Cup! What are the top matches to watch, and how will it all go down? We asked ESPN's writers to break down each group, highlight the storylines and make their predictions.
2026 World Cup draw as it happened: groups, matches, reaction
Enjoy all what happened at the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage draw as we find out which teams will play who in North America next summer.
Laurens can't wait for Haaland vs. Mbappe in World Cup Group I
Julien Laurens reacts to the toughest of the World Cup groups, with France, Senegal, Norway and a playoff winner facing off in Group I.
WCQ - UEFA Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 6 | +12 | 16 |
| 2 | Ukraine | 6 | -1 | 10 |
| 3 | Iceland | 6 | +2 | 7 |
| 4 | Azerbaijan | 6 | -13 | 1 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Olise | 2 | 5 | 0 | |
| Jean-Philippe .. | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
| Hugo Ekitike | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malo Gusto | 2 | 5 | 0 | |
| Hugo Ekitike | 1 | 6 | 1 | |
| Maghnes Akliou.. | 1 | 5 | 1 |