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World Cup Golden Boot standings: History-making Mbappe tops Messi

The 2026 World Cup is over, and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. With the expanded 48-nation tournament coming to a close, following a month of thrilling action in North America, which star has taken home the illustrious award? Here, GOAL lists the tournament's most prolific performers.

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Explained: Why Egypt players watched Mbappe penalty on a laptop

Egypt’s coaching staff utilised meticulous modern analytical methods to mastermind their historic World Cup knockout triumph over Australia in Dallas. Minutes before the penalty shootout commenced, players gathered around a laptop screen to study specific footage of Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe facing Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan.

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'I had to do it!' - Salah scores cheeky Panenka in Egypt win

Mohamed Salah successfully executed an audacious Panenka penalty to guide Egypt into the World Cup last 16 following a dramatic shoot-out victory against Australia. The talismanic forward held his nerve from 12 yards after a tense 1-1 draw in Dallas, scripting an iconic piece of footballing history for his triumphant North African nation.

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Standings

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PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1كورتولوا crestكورتولوا15122129131638
W
W
W
W
W
2يونيون ماجدالينا crestيونيون ماجدالينا15102327151232
W
L
W
W
W
3ديبورتيس كوينديو crestديبورتيس كوينديو1594220101031
W
W
L
D
W
4إينفيجادو crestإينفيجادو1592424141029
W
W
L
W
W
5ريال كارتاجينا crestريال كارتاجينا157532315826
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