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Kylian Mbappé scored his 21st FIFA World Cup™ goal that trimmed France’s deficit to 4-1 against England.
The World Cup brought hordes of soccer fans to town, and locals flocked to watch parties. But did the games deliver on promises of an economic boon?
Andy Burnham, Britain’s new prime minister, began appointing his cabinet. He unexpectedly picked John Healey to be chancellor. Mr Healey resigned from Sir Keir Starmer’s cabinet last month over a shortfall in military spending.
After 39 days and 104 matches, the World Cup has come to an end. No more videos of Scottish fans putting traffic cones on statues and taking over baseball stadiums. No more clips of fans in tears of joy over what they just witnessed.
For fans trying to get last-minute tickets to the most expensive soccer match in history, a crowded market tested their devotion — and their bank accounts.
During the tournament, several goals were taken away because VAR determined that a pinkie or toenail was offside.
Andy Burnham became Britain’s prime minister—and picked John Healey, the former defence secretary, to be chancellor. Mr Healey resigned from Sir Keir Starmer’s cabinet last month over a shortfall in military spending.
