World Cup Daily: Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham show the future is now
The future of soccer is in good hands.
As England and France cruised to the quarterfinals on Sunday, Kylian Mbappé, 23, and Jude Bellingham, 19, shined for their countries. Now, the two young stars will face off in a quarterfinal for the ages this Saturday (2 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app).
Here’s everything that happened in the World Cup on Sunday and what to watch for on Monday.
It was the result that many expected, but France dominating the way it did was just a reminder of how absurdly talented and confident it is. Frankly, Poland didn’t stand a chance short of a Herculean performance from Robert Lewandowski, who still ended up scoring his second-ever World Cup goal off a penalty in the 99th minute.
France vs. Poland Highlights | 2022 FIFA World Cup
France and Poland squared off in the knockout stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
England has been the heavy favorite in just about every match its played at the World Cup, and with the exception of its scoreless draw with the United States in the group stage, it has lived up to those expectations. That hasn’t always been the case for the Three Lions at this tournament, or any major national tournament, for that matter. Could Bellingham’s infectious energy and technical ability be the difference this time around?
England vs. Senegal Highlights | 2022 FIFA World Cup
England and Senegal faced off in the knockout stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
SAVE OF THE DAY
Though the final score doesn’t reflect it, Senegal pressured England in the first half and forced Jordan Pickford to make this save from close-range.
ASSIST OF THE DAY
Bellingham’s actual pass to Jordan Henderson wasn’t all that special, but the way he was able to draw Senegal’s defense without really ever taking a heavy touch on the ball made Henderson’s goal possible.
GOAL OF THE DAY
What did that poor, poor net do to Mbappé? And why did Poland’s defense think it was OK to give Mbappé that much room? And why did Mbappé wait for them to set up to take the shot? So many questions that don’t need to be answered because of how incredible the Frenchman’s strike was.
Kylian Mbappé goes SUPER-HUMAN for France and scores two goals against Poland
Kylian Mbappé goes super-human scoring in the 74th minute claiming the lead for the golden boot, then he doubles down scoring again in stoppage time for France to beat Poland 3-1.
MUST-SEE MOMENT
Olivier Giroud didn’t make his debut in the French first league until he was 24 years old. Now, at the age of 36, he’s France’s all-time leading goalscorer, surpassing Thierry Henry with his goal in Sunday’s match.
Olivier Giroud scores a record-breaking goal for France in the 2022 FIFA World Cup
How many more goals will he add before the tournament is over?
Japan vs. Croatia, 10 a.m. ET on FOX and FOX Sports app
Croatia made an unlikely trip to the World Cup Final in 2018. If it can beat a resilient Japan side on Monday, it will be just one game away from doing it again.
Brazil vs. South Korea, 2 p.m. ET on FOX and FOX Sports app
South Korea‘s road to the knockout stage wasn’t easy, and it won’t get any easier with a matchup against a Brazil team that’s getting its star player, Neymar, back on Monday.
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