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Actu Foot reported that Younès Belhanda was still upset with Walid Regragui for not selecting him for the 2022 World Cup. On Riolo Club, the player explained that he had called the coach on the day the list was announced, but did not receive a response. He said he would have understood an explanation regarding the choices made, but the lack of a call had affected him greatly. Belhanda also stated that he did not watch the 2022 World Cup. #YounèsBelhanda #CoupeDuMonde2022 #WalidRegragui (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Enzo Fernández was convinced that Argentina would have won the World Cup if the final had gone to penalties. He explained that the team was counting on Dibu Martínez, whom he deemed reliable in those moments, and recalled that the goalkeeper had played despite a fracture. Fernández spoke to Gastón Edul. #CoupeDuMonde #Argentine #DibuMartinez (translated)

During the 2026 World Cup, Belgian gamblers lost more than 37 million euros on bets, while legal betting operators recorded record profits due to a significant increase in the number of active players and the amounts wagered. #CoupeDuMonde2026 #ParisSportifs #Belgique (translated)

Actu Foot reported that a Croatian journalist from Večernji list admitted to making a mistake by ranking Harry Kane sixth in his Ballon d'Or vote. He explained that the results and performances in the World Cup had weighed decisively in his choice, considering that Rodri was the best player of the tournament. He also mentioned wanting to pay tribute to the Norwegians and stated that Lionel Messi had led Argentina to the final. The journalist indicated that he knew the absence of Lamine Yamal from his top 10 would spark controversy, while judging that the player's role had been minor in Spain's victories. His ranking placed Rodri first, Erling Haaland second, Lionel Messi third, Ferran Torres fourth, Kylian Mbappé fifth, Harry Kane sixth, Pau Cubarsí seventh, Vitinha eighth, Ousmane Dembélé ninth, and Jude Bellingham tenth. #BallonDor #CoupeDuMonde #Football (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Vincent Garcia, head of FF, believed that Kylian Mbappé had a very good campaign and could have won, the difference being very small. He added that Mbappé managed to showcase his performances during a World Cup year, despite the presence of several favorites. #KylianMbappé #Football #CoupeDuMonde (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Lionel Messi, aged 39, finished fifth in the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The account suggested that this could be his last appearance in this ranking and attributed the result to his World Cup performance, during which he reportedly scored eight goals and provided four assists. Actu Foot added that he had been decisive in seven consecutive matches, that he was the all-time top assister in World Cup history, and that he had been a finalist in the competition. #BallonDor #Messi #CoupeDuMonde (translated)

Giggs estimated that the record for goals in the World Cup automatically places a player among the candidates for the Ballon d'Or. He also emphasized the importance of scoring in big matches, citing the example of a brace in a Clasico, before telling Kylian that "it was over." https://t.co/9N4gFWI9dL #CoupeDuMonde #KylianMbappé #BallonDor (translated)

Actu Foot indicated that Jude Bellingham finished 11th in the Ballon d'Or 2026 and estimated that his World Cup performance significantly contributed to this ranking. The account noted that he played 8 matches, scored 7 goals, and provided 1 assist, while his team finished third. He was also presented as the best English player in the competition. #BallonDor #JudeBellingham #CoupeDuMonde (translated)

Actu Foot Morocco indicated that only Spain and Morocco had achieved more than 800 passes in World Cup history, specifying that Morocco completed 801 against the Netherlands. Citing OptaJean, the account directed this statistic at those opposed to Ouahbi, derogatorily labeling them. https://t.co/nmcbK1K00j #CoupeDuMonde #Football #Espagne (translated)

On the last day of the final round of the World Cup in the 25-meter pool, Belgian swimmers Lucas Henveaux, Roos Vanotterdijk, and Florine Gaspard all won medals, with Henveaux claiming victory in both the 400 meters freestyle and the 800 meters freestyle, as well as setting a Belgian record in the 200 meters individual medley. #Natation #CoupeDuMonde #Belgique (translated)