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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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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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Vozinha mother granted U.S. visa for World Cup

The 2026 World Cup has produced its fair share of emotional storylines, but few resonate as strongly as the journey of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha. After a heroic performance against Spain in a match that ended 0-0 and left him in tears over his family's absence, the 40-year-old veteran has received the news he was dreaming of.

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Bielsa explains why he refused to look at camera in WC photos

Marcelo Bielsa has finally addressed his awkward World Cup photoshoot, firmly stating he has no obligation to act like a model. The Uruguay head coach went viral after staring at the ground during his official FIFA media duties. Following a 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia, the veteran manager brushed off the widespread attention as an absolute non-issue.

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Araujo rescues Uruguay as Nunez hooked in Saudi draw

Maxi Araujo struck late to rescue a 1-1 draw for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia in their World Cup opener. Marcelo Bielsa’s side laboured for long periods and trailed after Abdulelah Al-Amri’s first-half goal, while Darwin Nunez was substituted at the break following a quiet display. Saudi goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais then produced a string of outstanding saves to preserve a valuable point.

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Madness of 'El Loco': Inside Bielsa's 'toxic' Uruguay tenure

For a coach who's worked in professional football for nearly 40 years, Marcelo Bielsa hasn't won many trophies at the highest level. Pep Guardiola says that doesn't matter, though. "To be loved is this biggest title, bigger than the Champions League or Premier League or whatever," the Catalan once argued. "To be loved is the most important thing, and I think Marcelo has that more than any other manager in the world."

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How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations will make debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan set to grace the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It will be the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and all will have ambitions of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages.

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Why 2026 is the best managerial line up in World Cup history

The 2026 World Cup is almost upon us. Over the course of the next week, the time for talking will stop, and teams will have to prove their credentials with their performances on the pitch in North America. All roads, whether through the United States, Mexico or Canada, will lead to New Jersey on July 19, and the biggest football match on the planet: the World Cup final.

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Explained: Why ALL squad players must join World Cup pre-match anthems

FIFA has announced a significant protocol modification that will see every squad member take part in the pre-match national anthems at the upcoming World Cup. Moving away from traditional sporting custom, football's global governing body has mandated that both starting line-ups and substitutes congregate together on the pitch ahead of kick-off.

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RANKED: 100 most iconic moments in World Cup history

The World Cup has had no shortage of iconic moments across nearly 100 years of history. Every four years, billions of fans congregate to watch a tournament that has provided more drama, heartbreak and joy than any other event in sporting history. Football's grandest stage, the World Cup has always offered a platform for legends to be born, but it has also seen reputations destroyed and the downfall of so many famous faces.

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Real star Valverde reveals how Tchouameni fight affected him

Real Madrid star Federico Valverde has opened up about the explosive training-ground incident involving team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni, admitting that the physical confrontation was a difficult learning experience. The Uruguay international, who is now preparing for the 2026 World Cup, expressed his gratitude for the unwavering support he received from the Bernabeu faithful during the fallout.

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