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Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal is continuing to take the football world by storm, drawing lofty comparisons to a certain Argentine legend. As Spain prepare for their World Cup showdown with Saudi Arabia, the opposition camp has hailed the teenager as the primary heir to Lionel Messi's throne at Camp Nou.

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has warned that comparing Lamine Yamal to footballing icons like Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona is a "mistake" that could hinder the teenager's development. Despite the caution, the La Roja boss admitted the Barcelona star belongs in a rare category of "geniuses" alongside historical figures like Michelangelo and Salvador Dali.

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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