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Kylian Mbappe shines for France, Rudiger eliminated with Germany

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Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Kylian Mbappe shines for France, Rudiger eliminated with Germany

Summary

In the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, several Real Madrid players made notable contributions. Kylian Mbappe scored twice in France's 3-0 win over Sweden, further establishing his case for the Golden Boot. Brazil advanced to the Round of 16 with Vinicius Jr. playing a key role in their 2-1 victory against Japan. Meanwhile, Germany, despite Antonio Rudiger's strong performance, was eliminated by Paraguay after a penalty shootout, while the Netherlands bowed out after losing to Morocco with Denzel Dumfries involved in the match. Brahim Diaz also played for Morocco in their victory over the Netherlands.

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By the Numbers

•Kylian Mbappe scored twice in France's 3-0 win against Sweden.
•Vinicius Jr. was pivotal in Brazil's 2-1 comeback win over Japan.
•Germany exited the tournament after losing to Paraguay on penalties.
•The Netherlands, with Denzel Dumfries, were eliminated by Morocco.
•Brahim Diaz played for Morocco in their victory over the Netherlands.

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The Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered plenty of talking points for Real Madrid fans, with several Los Blancos stars playing decisive roles for their national teams.Brazil, France and Mo...
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