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World Cup Golden Boot standings: Messi moves ahead of Mbappe

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.

Canada vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 preview

Comprehensive match preview of Canada vs Morocco at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more ahead of this round of 16 clash in Houston.

Eustáquio delivers as Marsch’s Canada are through to the last 16

Stephen Eustáquio's stoppage-time winner sent Canada into the World Cup Round of 16 as GOAL breaks down the biggest winners and losers against South Africa.

David's historic hat-trick powers Canada win, but Kone concern

Canada made history with their first men’s World Cup win as Jonathan David delivered a hat-trick and Jesse Marsch’s press overwhelmed Qatar, but Ismael Koné’s serious injury cast a shadow over a dominant night in Vancouver.

Alphonso Davies nears return ahead of Canada's Qatar clash

Canada's biggest World Cup match yet awaits. A win over Qatar would move them closer to the knockout rounds and potentially keep them in Vancouver.

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Canada needs Jonathan David to find his World Cup form

After 606 days without a Canada goal, Cyle Larin answered his critics with a World Cup strike. Now the spotlight shifts to Jonathan David.

Larin proves clutch, David's slump reaches worrying levels

Canada finally have their first men’s World Cup point, but after Cyle Larin’s late rescue act against Bosnia and Herzegovina, GOAL picks winners and losers from a tense opener.

Larin bails out dire David to earn Canada first World Cup point

Cyle Larin came off the bench to spare Jonathan David's blushes by earning Canada a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina in their 2026 World Cup opener on Friday. The Canucks were the better side for the majority of the match but looked set to slump to a seventh consecutive finals defeat after Lovo Jukic headed in a near-post flick from Sead Kolasinac midway through the first half.

Can the Davids deliver goals for Canada? Five keys vs. Bosnia

Canada's World Cup opener is here. Can Jonathan David, Promise David and Jesse Marsch's deep squad overcome injuries and start strong vs. Bosnia?

Injuries mount, attacking questions: Five keys for Canada friendlies

Canada face Uzbekistan and Republic of Ireland in their final pre-World Cup friendlies, with Jesse Marsch managing injury concerns after Marcelo Flores’ heartbreaking setback and searching for goals from Jonathan David and Cyle Larin.

Winners and losers from Canada's 2026 World Cup squad reveal

Canada's World Cup squad is set. GOAL breaks down the biggest winners and losers as Alphonso Davies nears a return and roster battles continue.

Canada WC roster picks: David in, but will injuries affect squad?

Canada’s injury-hit squad faces tough roster decisions as Jesse Marsch prepares to unveil Canada’s 2026 World Cup team on May 29.

Canada roster tiers: Davies injury clouds World Cup plans

With Canada’s World Cup squad deadline looming, Jesse Marsch faces major decisions as injuries cloud the status of stars like Alphonso Davies and Moïse Bombito. GOAL breaks down the CanMNT roster by tiers, from locked-in starters such as Jonathan David and Stephen Eustàquio to bubble players battling for the final spots.