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Kylian Mbapp has taken the international stage by storm, scoring 12 FIFA World Cup goals in just 14 matches and establishing himself as one of the greatest World Cup scorers of his generation. Now, at just 27 years old, Mbapp is only five goals away from surpassing the all-time World Cup scoring record. Follow along as we track Mbapp's road to 17 goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Mbapp at 2026 World Cup: 0 Goals France World Cup Schedule Mbapp enters the 2026 World Cup on the heels of a tumultuous sophomore season with Real Madrid, in which he finished yet another season without a trophy. However, he still managed to be the top goalscorer in La Liga, and is the betting favorite to end the tournament with the most individual goals with +550 odds. FIFA Men's World Cup All-Time Top Goalscorers Sitting in sixth place in all-time World Cup goals, the five players ahead of Mbapp are some legitimate legends. At the top of the heap is Germany's Miroslav Klose, who helped his team win the 2014 World Cup. That was his fourth and final appearance at the tournament. Mbapp at 2022 World Cup: 8 Goals At the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Mbapp had a remarkable tournament, scoring eight goals to win the Golden Boot. His tournament included a historic hat-trick in the final against Argentina, making him the first player to score three goals in a World Cup final since 1966. Nonetheless, Mbapp and France came up short against Argentina, losing on penalties. Mbapp at 2018 World Cup: 4 Goals At the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, Mbapp broke onto the international scene, scoring four goals as a 19-year-old and playing a key role in Frances championship run. During that campaign, he became only the second teenager to score in a World Cup final when he found the net in France's 4-2 victory over Croatia in 2018.

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MILWAUKEE (AP) Cooper Pratt has reached the major leagues 2 months after the Milwaukee Brewers signed the shortstop prospect to an eight-year, $50.75 million contract.The Brewers called the 21-year-old Pratt up from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday before opening a three-game series with the Cleveland Guardians. They made room for Pratt by designating third baseman Luis Rengifo for assignment.Brewers officials showed their faith in Pratt when they signed him on April 3 to an eight-year deal that includes club options for 2034 and 2035. The $50.75 million contract includes escalators that could raise the value by $10 million if he repeatedly finishes high in MVP voting and the team exercises those two options.Pratt won a Gold Glove as the top shortstop in the minor leagues in 2024 and has continued to play outstanding defense ever since. His hitting is more of a work in progress.Pratt was hitting .241 with a .349 on-base percentage, six homers, 32 RBIs and 17 steals in 58 games with Triple-A Nashville this season. He batted .238 with a .343 on-base percentage, eight homers, 62 RBIs and 31 steals in 120 games with Double-A Biloxi last year.We believe in the bat, Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold said when Pratt signed his contract. We believe in the glove, certainly. This guy is really toolsy, too. Hes very athletic. Hes a big, physical kid, so we think theres a chance to grow into some power. And he can really run. When you have that kind of athletic foundation, its a really good thing.The Brewers can afford to be patient with Pratts bat as long as he fields the way he did in the minor leagues.Milwaukee has received little offensive production from the left side of its infield all season, yet the Brewers still entered Tuesday leading the NL Central by 4 games over St. Louis as they chase their fourth straight division title. The versatile David Hamilton had been splitting time with Joey Ortiz at shortstop and with Rengifo at third base.Hamilton is batting .231 with a .316 on-base percentage, .320 slugging percentage, three homers, 11 RBIs and 14 steals in 58 games. Ortiz is hitting .207 with a .299 on-base percentage, .262 slugging percentage, one homer, 14 RBIs and five steals in 60 games.Rengifo was hitting .205 with a .280 on-base percentage, .254 slugging percentage, no homers, 19 RBIs and three steals in 57 games.Pratt was one of two Brewers prospects to sign a lucrative long-term deal this year while still in the minors. Luis Lara, a 21-year-old outfielder playing for Nashville, signed a seven-year deal worth $31 million last week.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB

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Ghana officials on Tuesday appealed Canada's decision to refuse midfielder Thomas Partey entry into the country for the team's first World Cup match while he awaits trial on rape charges.A Canadian federal court heard the appeal Tuesday, just one day before Ghana faces Panama in Toronto.Ghanas Ministry of Foreign Affairs had criticized the visa denial for Partey, who awaits trial in Britain, as a high-handed and extremely unfair decision.Partey faces allegations from several women dating to his time playing for English club Arsenal from 2020-25. Partey, who played in Spain for Villarreal this past season, has pleaded not guilty.In March, a lawyer for Partey said the player intends to plead not guilty to two new charges of rape after a woman alleged Partey twice raped her on the same day in December 2020. Partey had separately been awaiting trial on five counts of rape related to two other women and one count of sexual assault involving another woman, and the new allegations arose after the first set of charges were publicized.Parteys lawyer, Mackeda Bramwell, told the court Tuesday that as a World Cup host nation, Canada has a public interest in allowing the orderly participation of accredited national team athletes.In a statement submitted to the court, Partey said he would remain under constant supervision of team officials, and will leave Canada when the team does.Millions of his countrymen are hoping the team advances to the the knockout round, he said.I have not been convicted of any offense. I have pleaded not guilty, and I remain presumed innocent, Partey said.Canada officials have said immigration decisions are made on a case-by-case basis regardless of the World Cup.Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz had cited a presumption of innocence for Partey when he included the player in his World Cup squad.Ghana's base camp for the World Cup is in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Even if Tuesday's appeal fails, Partey will still be eligible to play June 23 when Ghana faces England in Massachusetts. Ghana concludes group play June 27 against Croatia in Philadelphia.___AP World Cup: https://apnews.com/hub/fifa-world-cup

Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has been appointed as the new manager of Italian giants AC Milan.The Portuguese signed a two-year deal to replace Massimiliano Allegri, who was sacked after failing to qualify for the Champions League.Milan said that the 41-year-old brings a "modern dominant tactical approach", with the club's owner Gerry Cadinale adding: "Amorim is one of the most prepared and innovative coaches."Ruben believes in an offensive, high-intensity football. His philosophy fits perfectly with our vision."TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayUpon signing his new deal, Amorim said: "There are ambitions that stay with you throughout your career, and coaching AC Milan has always been one of mine."I know exactly what this club means: history, prestige and an extraordinary fanbase around the world. "It is a challenge I embrace with pride and enthusiasm."Amorim's exit, together with his coaching staff, could have amounted to a bill of 15.9million.LATEST SPORTS NEWSWorld Cup 2026 day six: All the latest as England suffer huge injury setback ahead of Croatia matchRory McIlroy hits out at LIV Golf for creating 'false economy' in golfBBC axes legendary Wimbledon pundit after 23 years on screenIt is unclear whether the Red Devils will have to fork out the rest of the sum, with reports in Italy claiming Amorim will forego the year's pay he was still owed by United.The 41-year-old departed Old Trafford after a horrendous 14 months.Before signing with United, he achieved great success with Sporting Lisbon, ending the club's 19-year wait for a league title.He won the Portuguese league with Sporting in 2020-21 and in 2023-24.Amorim came in for Erik Ten Hag at Old Trafford in November 2024 after United rejected his request to take over at the end of the season.He left the Red Devils in sixth place, with United saying the reason for his sacking was to "give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish".Michael Carrick came in to replace the Portuguese, guiding United to Champions League football and a third-place finish.Sources close to Amorim suggested he would step in at his former side, Benfica, last month, following Jose Mourinho's being set to rejoin Real Madrid.No move materialised, and Fulham's former manager Marco Silva has taken over.Amorim's first game in charge will be a pre-season match against Celtic on July 25.Fittingly, Amorim's last pre-season game will be against his former employers, Manchester United, in Wroclaw, Poland, on August 15.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter