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World Cup Golden Boot standings: Messi moves ahead of Mbappe

The 2026 World Cup is well underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long and winding road to be navigated as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here, GOAL tracks the tournament's most prolific stars.

Switzerland v Algeria: Round of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Mahrez announces international retirement after World Cup exit

Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football after Algeria's 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32. The former Manchester City winger brings the curtain down on a distinguished 12-year international career that included AFCON glory and 119 caps.

Algeria FIFA World Cup 2026 kits

Sahara stripes and bold green trim headline Algeria’s World Cup kit release.

Switzerland vs Algeria predictions: Three tips as Swiss progress

We’ve got three Switzerland vs Algeria predictions as they clash in the World Cup on Friday, 3 July. A Round of 16 spot is up for grabs.

Switzerland vs Algeria FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 preview

Comprehensive match preview of Switzerland vs Algeria at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more ahead of this round of 32 clash at BC Place in Vancouver.

Spain v Cabo Verde: Group H - FIFA World Cup 2026

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations made debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan gracing the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It is the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and Cape Verde have achieved the feat of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages, with the African nation to face Lionel Messi's Argentina on Friday.