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Mexico's World Cup hero who beat CR7 to Saudi Golden Boot

The day after scoring the opening goal of the 2026 World Cup, the name of Julian Quinones was not only being sung in Mexico, but also discussed heavily in Colombia. In scoring against South Africa at Estadio Azteca, Quinones became the first Colombian-born player to score a World Cup goal for another country.

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings

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

Top 10 World Cup 2026 away kits

Taking a look at the sharpest threads to feature at this summer's tournament.

Mexico vs South Korea FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about Mexico vs South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Inside Brazil's Main Training Camp for FIFA World Cup 2026

Klopp criticises 'tactically poor' World Cup opener

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has slammed the opening match of the 2026 World Cup as "tactically poor" despite co-hosts Mexico securing a 2-0 win over South Africa. The Red Bull Global Head of Soccer highlighted glaring defensive frailties and a bizarre flurry of red cards that marred the showpiece event at the Azteca Stadium.

How to buy Mexico World Cup 2026 tickets

World Cup fever is hitting Mexico and you could be there to see how the co-hosts perform

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
2	ريال مدريد	38	27	5	6	77	35	42	86	W W W L W
3	فياريال	38	22	6	10	72	46	26	72	W L L D W
4	أتلتيكو مدريد	38	21	6	11	62	44	18	69	L W W L W
5	ريال بيتيس	38	15	15	8	59	48	11	60	W L W D W
6	سيلتا فيجو	38	14	12	12	53	48	5	54	W D L W W

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