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World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Messi leads Mbappe & Co

The 2026 World Cup is well underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long and winding road to be navigated as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here, GOAL tracks the tournament's most prolific stars.

Netherlands v Morocco: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Van Dijk tipped to RETIRE from Dutch duty after WC failure

The Netherlands are reeling from a historic World Cup disaster following their penalty shootout defeat to Morocco in the round of 32. Now, former Oranje star Ronald de Boer has predicted a massive overhaul for the national team, suggesting both captain Virgil van Dijk and manager Ronald Koeman are nearing the end of their international careers.

Netherlands ripped apart for 'idiotic' penalty shootout run-ups

The Netherlands have been dumped out of the 2026 World Cup in brutal fashion after a dramatic 3-2 penalty shootout defeat to Morocco following a 1-1 draw. Former Dutch international Pierre van Hooijdonk blasted Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber and Crysencio Summerville for their 'idiotic' penalty run-ups, admitting their high-stakes failures made him feel completely sick to his stomach.

Van der Vaart blasts 'invisible' De Jong after Netherlands' World Cup exit

Rafael van der Vaart has launched a blistering critique of Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong following the Netherlands' dramatic World Cup exit against Morocco. The former Oranje midfielder was left utterly baffled by Ronald Koeman's tactical decisions in Monterrey, arguing that the manager's system completely isolated and nullified De Jong.

'Angry' Zlatan puts ALL blame on Koeman for Netherlands' early World Cup exit

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has pulled no punches in his assessment of Ronald Koeman following the Netherlands' dramatic World Cup elimination at the hands of Morocco. The legendary striker accused his former Ajax manager of completely betraying the nation's traditional footballing philosophy by adopting a defensive setup that ultimately backfired in Monterrey.

Van Dijk bizarrely claims Netherlands' 'gameplan worked' after Morocco loss

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has raised eyebrows by claiming the team's "gameplan worked" despite their dramatic World Cup round-of-32 exit against Morocco. The veteran defender played down criticism of his country's deeply conservative performance that ultimately backfired in a painful penalty shootout.

England v Ghana: Group L - FIFA World Cup 2026

Dutch fan: England doesn't belong in the same conversation as Germany, France or Spain

No sugar-coating. This Dutch fan explained exactly how rivals really view England, and it’s not what most England supporters want to hear.

'I’d do it all the same way!' - Koeman defends tactics after Morocco defeat

Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman has fiercely defended his tactical setup after his side suffered a dramatic penalty shootout elimination against Morocco in the World Cup round of 32. The under-fire manager also revealed he will take immediate time to consider his future following his team's heartbreaking collapse in Monterrey.

Koeman tactics backfire as Dutch sent home on penalties

The Netherlands are out, and in brutal fashion. Ronald Koeman’s side looked minutes away from surviving an underwhelming knockout performance after Cody Gakpo’s 72nd-minute goal, only for Issa Diop to force extra time with a stoppage-time header before Morocco won 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

Netherlands vs Morocco: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the World Cup match between Netherlands and Morocco, as well as kick-off time and team news

Netherlands vs Morocco predictions: Extra time looms in Guadalupe

We’re into the World Cup knockouts. Three Netherlands vs Morocco predictions await as they clash on Tuesday, 30 June.

MUNDIAL, Sad Boyz release No Era Penal tee and film

MUNDIAL and Sad Boyz Clothing revisit No Era Penal with a limited-edition tee and new documentary exploring Mexico’s most infamous World Cup heartbreak.

Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 kits

Netherlands 2026 kits revealed - from a new version of the iconic orange to a sleek new away strip.

Brian Brobbey Manchester United crest 2026

‘Great signing for Man Utd’ - £50m ‘monster’ Brobbey makes sense

Brian Brobbey would be a “great signing for Manchester United”, former Sunderland defender Matt Kilgallon has told GOAL, with a £50 million ($66m) transfer making sense for all concerned. The powerful Netherlands international striker is currently on 2026 World Cup duty, but he is now Premier League proven and could be on the move at club level before the latest window closes.

Netherlands vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

Comprehensive match preview of the Netherlands vs Morocco at the World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news, and more ahead of this Round of 32 clash in Monterrey.

Spain v Cabo Verde: Group H - FIFA World Cup 2026

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations made debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan gracing the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It is the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and Cape Verde have achieved the feat of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages, with the African nation to face Lionel Messi's Argentina on Friday.

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WC26 Power Rankings: Draw opens up for Messi & Argentina

The group stages of the 2026 World Cup are in the books after a thrilling fortnight of action across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Despite a lack of eye-catching fixtures on paper in the new, expanded format, there has been drama aplenty, with all the big names showing up for their respective countries on football's biggest stage.

Scotland v Morocco: Group C - FIFA World Cup 2026

Koeman highlights Hakimi threat as Netherlands expect 'heated' Morocco clash

Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman has singled out Paris Saint-Germain full-back Achraf Hakimi as the primary threat ahead of their World Cup knockout showdown against Morocco. The Oranje camp is preparing for an incredibly intense battle in Mexico against the reigning African champions to secure a place in the quarter-finals.

Tunisia vs Netherlands Predictions, Lineups, Odds & Tips: Dominant Oranje march on

Our expert offers his best Tunisia vs Netherlands Predictions, Lineups, Odds & Tips for their World Cup clash this morning (26/06/2026)

World Cup value tracker: Undav thrives as Diomande overtakes Rogers

Excitement is growing as we move through the group stages at the 2026 World Cup and, throughout the showpiece tournament in North America, GOAL, in association with eToro, is tracking the value of some of the world's most sought-after talents. Will their price rise or plummet? Follow our unique player value tracker to find out...

Tunisia vs Netherlands: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the World Cup match between Tunisia and Netherlands, as well as kick-off time and team news

Netherlands v Ecuador - International Friendly

Inter & Netherlands defender on verge of surprise transfer

Experienced Netherlands central defender Stefan de Vrij is on the verge of completing an unexpected move to Panathinaikos. The 34-year-old is departing Inter on a free transfer following a successful eight-year spell with the club, with advanced negotiations currently taking place to finalise the remaining details of his switch to Athens.

Is divisive Dutch star De Jong as good as Rice & Vitinha?

Frenkie de Jong has bitten back at critics of his game, but does the Barcelona midfielder occupy the same talent pool as Declan Rice and Vitinha? Former Netherlands international Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has answered that question for GOAL, with a man that can divide opinion among supporters and pundits being told where he needs to improve in order to become truly elite.

Netherlands v Sweden: Group F - FIFA World Cup 2026

Dumfries talks up Netherlands' hopes of World Cup glory

Netherlands defender Denzel Dumfries firmly believes the Oranje have enough quality to win the 2026 World Cup following their dominant 5-1 victory over Sweden. The 30-year-old right-back insisted that confidence and energy are growing within Ronald Koeman's squad as they eye an unforgettable tournament run.

Tunisia vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 preview

Comprehensive match preview of Tunisia vs Netherlands at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more.

‘Simply the perfect footballer’ - Messi leaves De Jong in awe

Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong has opened up about his deep admiration for Lionel Messi, describing the Argentine legend as the "perfect footballer". The Barcelona star reflected on his childhood days watching Messi shine under Pep Guardiola, revealing how incredibly special it felt to eventually share the pitch with his idol during their time together at Camp Nou.

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