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Kylian Mbappé scores 2nd-fastest Champions League hat trick
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World Cup 2026: Why England are unlikely to face France until final - and are on course for Lionel Messi
England will enter next week's 2026 World Cup draw with a rare strategic advantage -- and the respite of knowing meetings with Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal may have to wait.
Paul Pogba set for football return after two years out - sources
Paul Pogba will be included in the AS Monaco squad to face Rennes on Saturday in Brittany and the plan is for him to play a few minutes, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
WCQ - UEFA Standings
| # | 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 |