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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

The USMNT are into the knockouts, but Seattle’s “Country Roads” singalong after the Australia win may be remembered as the moment belief truly took hold.

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

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has thrown his support behind the United States after their 2-0 win over Australia secured back-to-back World Cup victories for the first time since 1930. The former LA Galaxy striker believes Mauricio Pochettino's side have the momentum, confidence and home support needed to challenge for the biggest prize in football.