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World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Messi leads Mbappe & Co

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

Richards, Freeman breakthroughs lead 5 USMNT group stage lessons

GOAL breaks down the lessons learned from the first three games of the World Cup

'They have shocked some people' - Swanson on bond between U.S. teams

Speaking with GOAL, USWNT forward Mallory Swanson opened up on supporting the USMNT in person and the growing bond between the U.S. national teams.

USMNT stock up, stock down: Tilman shines, defenders struggle

GOAL breaks down which players helped and hurt their cases of contributing in the knockout rounds

The Rondo: Who has impressed most - USMNT, Mexico or Canada?

All three host nations have impressed at the 2026 World Cup, and there is reason to believe that deep runs could be on the cards this summer

USA v Paraguay: Group D - FIFA World Cup 2026

U.S. Soccer reportedly offer Pochettino extension until 2030

U.S. Soccer has reportedly presented Mauricio Pochettino with a fresh contract that could see the manager stay in charge for the next four years. The deal was offered before the 2026 World Cup. Pochettino's current contract expires at the end of the tournament, and he has expressed a willingness to stay on under the right conditions.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
23	Southern California Eagles	10	2	2	6	11	23	-12	8	L L L D D
25	West Seattle Junction	9	2	1	6	16	17	-1	7	L L L L W
26	Academica SC	9	1	3	5	16	23	-7	6	L L L D D
29	Bigfoot FC	9	1	2	6	11	30	-19	5	L W L D L
30	Flatirons FC	9	0	1	8	10	26	-16	1	D L L L L

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