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World Cup Golden Boot standings: Messi climbs to No.1

The 2026 World Cup is in its final stages and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. With only four of the original 48 nations left in the tournament, including England and France due to their participation in the third-place play-off match, which star will take home the illustrious award? Here, GOAL tracks the tournament's most prolific stars.

Can Canada turn World Cup momentum into lasting growth?

Canada’s historic home World Cup raised expectations and captured the country. Now the CPL, Whitecaps and player pathways must ensure it was more than a month-long party.

Mexico v South Africa: Group A - FIFA World Cup 2026

Broos makes final Bafana retirement decision

The South Africa coach has spoken with Belgian media and confirmed that his record-breaking tenure as the team’s boss has come to an end following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But the 74-year-old did, once again, express his hope that he could still be involved in some sort of part time capacity with the national team.

World Cup 2026 host cities, stadium venues & capacities

The United States, Canada and Mexico will split hosting duties at World Cup 2026, with 16 venues set to provide the backdrop to star-studded fixtures as FIFA’s flagship event heads back to the Americas for the first time since 1994

Chelsea legend backs Chiefs to end PSL title drought

The former Premier League and Ivory Coast star Salomon Kalou has thrown his weight behind The Glamour Boys reclaiming their status as the kings of South African football. The Champions League winner believes that a resurgence from Amakhosi is exactly what the domestic game needs to elevate the standard of the Betway Premiership.

Middendorp identifies what's holding SA back - ‘We don't have one main coach’

The former Kaizer Chiefs coach has provided a blueprint for Mzansi football to elevate itself to the level of the world's elite following Bafana Bafana's recent exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The German tactician believes that a fundamental shift in how the country identifies and develops talent is the only way to ensure more than just a fleeting presence on the grandest stage.