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World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Kane joins the party

The 2026 World Cup is underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long road ahead as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here are GOAL's predicted candidates for the prize as we keep track of the tournament's most prolific stars

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Ex-Netherlands star apologises for Japan remark

Former Netherlands international Rafael van der Vaart has issued a formal apology following a wave of backlash over offensive comments made during the 2026 World Cup. The ex-Tottenham and Real Madrid midfielder was working as a pundit for a Dutch broadcaster when he made a controversial remark regarding the appearance of Japan’s players after their 2-2 draw with the Oranje.

Sweden v Poland - FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs

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Sweden v Tunisia: Group F - FIFA World Cup 2026

Tunisia sack Lamouchi after Sweden demolition

Tunisia have sensationally sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi just one game into their 2026 World Cup campaign. The decision comes in the wake of a devastating 5-1 defeat at the hands of Sweden in their Group F opener on Sunday.

Potter left with bloodied ear after Sweden's 5-1 thumping of Tunisia in World Cup opener

Graham Potter’s World Cup debut as Sweden manager was a dream on the pitch but the former Chelsea boss was left nursing a bloodied ear following a dominant 5-1 victory over Tunisia. While his side moved to the top of Group F with a ruthless attacking display, Potter sustained a mystery injury during the post-match celebrations.

Isak & Gyokeres among the goals as Sweden thrash Tunisia

Sweden made a devastating statement of intent at the 2026 World Cup as they dismantled Tunisia 5-1 to move to the top of Group F. Spearheaded by the clinical duo of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres, who both got their names on the scoresheet, the Scandinavians proved far too powerful for their African opponents in Monterrey.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	ETSV Hamburg	34	26	5	3	126	27	99	83	W W W W D
2	Eimsbutteler TV	34	24	6	4	101	44	57	78	W W L D W
3	TuS Dassendorf	34	24	4	6	101	34	67	76	W W W W L
4	Victoria Hamburg	34	18	10	6	83	48	35	64	L W L W D
5	Uhlenhorster SC Paloma	34	18	7	9	84	50	34	61	W L L D W

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Kane joins the party

Ex-Netherlands star apologises for Japan remark

Where to watch Sweden today?

Tunisia sack Lamouchi after Sweden demolition

Potter left with bloodied ear after Sweden's 5-1 thumping of Tunisia in World Cup opener

Isak & Gyokeres among the goals as Sweden thrash Tunisia

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