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World Cup Golden Boot standings: Mbappe leads Messi & Kane

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.

Henry highlights France's 'most impressive' strength as he embraces Mbappe

Thierry Henry made a surprise appearance in the France dressing room to congratulate the squad following their commanding 2-0 World Cup quarter-final victory over Morocco. The legendary forward shared a warm embrace with captain Kylian Mbappe before glowing about the team's defensive cohesion, though he warned that the job is not yet finished.

Portugal v Spain: Round of 16 - FIFA World Cup 2026

'We beat them twice!' - Yamal insists Spain is 'not afraid' of France

Lamine Yamal says Spain have nothing to fear ahead of their World Cup semi-final against France after reminding Les Bleus of La Roja's recent record in the fixture. The teenage winger also brushed aside criticism of his goalscoring record, insisting team success matters far more than individual numbers.

How to get FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal tickets

All you need to know about obtaining tickets to the epic World Cup quarterfinal clashes

France v Morocco: Quarter Final - FIFA World Cup 2026

How to get France vs Spain World Cup tickets?

France and Spain have made it to the World Cup semifinals. Here's how you can secure your tickets.

'I let myself get distracted' - Mbappe blames confusion for penalty miss

Kylian Mbappe admitted he lost focus before missing a penalty against Morocco after a lengthy VAR delay caused confusion over whether the spot-kick would stand. The France captain also played down fears over an ankle knock and insisted he will be ready for the World Cup semi-final.