FK Besa Overview

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

Police in Missouri have taken two individuals into custody following a shocking theft of England national team equipment ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The incident has left Thomas Tuchel’s squad facing an unexpected crisis just days before their tournament opener against Croatia.

Declan Rice has been challenged to find his "steely determination" and take control of the England hierarchy if the Three Lions are to finally end their 60-year trophy drought. Former England defender Stuart Pearce believes the Arsenal midfielder is holding back, specifically pointing to his untapped potential as a set-piece specialist.

Sir Geoff Hurst has backed Harry Kane to emulate his greatest achievement by scoring a hat-trick in a World Cup final. The 1966 legend believes the Three Lions captain is the man to finally end England's long wait for international silverware.