- France went in as one of the favorites but finished a dramatic fourth after a semifinal loss to Spain and a 6-4 bronze‑match defeat to England.
- Kylian Mbappé won the Golden Boot with 10 goals, became the all‑time World Cup top scorer (22) and returns to Real Madrid under José Mourinho aiming for LaLiga and Champions League success.
- Michael Olise set a modern World Cup record with seven assists (surpassing Pelé’s 1970 mark) and will remain a key player at Bayern Munich after back‑to‑back Bundesliga titles.
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