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RANKED: Messi, Pele & the top 10 World Cup players ever

There's no sporting event bigger than the World Cup. It's the pinnacle of professional football, where global superstars are born, dreams die and legends live forever. Sometimes, with just one goal, one pass, one tackle, one block or one save, a previously little-known player can become a national hero, a name eternally etched in the memory of a country's collective consciousness.

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 Algeria: Group J - FIFA World Cup 2026

TV host resigns over false Messi death report

An Argentine television presenter has resigned from her position after falsely reporting that Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, had passed away during a live broadcast. The shocking claim was made during the World Cup, leading to widespread condemnation and an immediate apology from the broadcaster and production staff involved.

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.

Argentina vs Austria predictions: Austria spring a shock

We share three key predictions for the World Cup 2026 Group J clash between Argentina and Austria, including value on total goals.

World Cup Golden Ball Power Rankings: Messi in at No.1

The 2026 World Cup is underway as those still in contention fight it out for the universally coveted trophy. While the collective prize is the main objective for all competitors, some are already making their claim as the best player of the entire tournament. Lionel Messi is the current top candidate after a sublime hat-trick against Algeria, but the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise are hot on his tail after the first week.

First National Division

Form

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
3	Roeselare	30	15	9	6	52	33	19	54	W W D D L
4	Belisia Bilzen SV	30	15	7	8	62	43	19	52	W W W L W
5	Hoogstraten	30	14	9	7	54	42	12	51	D W W D L
6	Thes Sport	30	14	8	8	44	34	10	50	L W W D L
7	K. Lyra-Lierse	30	12	7	11	45	44	1	43	W L L L W