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World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Messi & David lead

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

Argentina v Paraguay - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Mac Allister explains why Messi is 'very difficult to learn from'

Alexis Mac Allister has opened up on the unique challenge of playing alongside Lionel Messi, admitting that the legendary forward’s talent is so natural it is almost impossible for others to replicate. Fresh from a dominant victory in Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria, which saw Messi bag a hat-trick, the Liverpool midfielder shed light on the standards set by his captain.

Argentina v Algeria: Group J - FIFA World Cup 2026

Algeria lodge official complaint to FIFA about Lionel Messi

The Algerian Football Federation has lodged a formal complaint with FIFA following refereeing decisions made during their 3-0 World Cup opening loss to Argentina. The African nation contends that Lionel Messi and Alexis Mac Allister were incredibly fortunate to escape red cards, casting a shadow over the reigning champions' victory.

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PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Schalke 04 crestSchalke 0434217650311970
W
L
W
W
W
2Elversberg crestElversberg34188864392562
W
L
W
D
W
3Paderborn crestPaderborn34188859451462
W
D
L
L
D
4Hannover 96 crestHannover 96341612660441660
D
D
D
W
D
5Darmstadt crestDarmstadt341313857451252
L
D
L
D
L
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