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World Cup Golden Boot GFX

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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Messi's father 'dealing with health issue' as family hits out at media

The family of Lionel Messi have confirmed that the Argentina captain's father, Jorge Messi, is currently "dealing with a health issue" that has required medical supervision. In a strongly-worded statement, the family hit out at the "irresponsible" speculation that has emerged regarding Jorge's condition during the 2026 World Cup in North America.

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World Cup Power Rankings GFX

WC26 Power Rankings: Messi powers Argentina to top spot

The first round of 2026 World Cup group-stage fixtures is in the books, and the tournament has gotten off to a flyer. Despite a lack of eye-catching fixtures on paper in the new, expanded format, there have been thrills and spills aplenty, with all the big names showing up for their respective countries on football's biggest stage. Well, almost all of them.

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Standings

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PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1FC Porto crestFC Porto34284266184888
W
L
W
W
W
2Sporting CP crestSporting CP34257289246582
W
W
W
D
D
3Benfica crestBenfica342311074254980
W
D
D
W
W
4Braga crestBraga341611764362859
D
D
D
L
W
5Famalicao crestFamalicao341511842291356
W
D
D
W
D
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