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World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Record-breaking Messi leads

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

Talking Tactics: Inside Pochettino’s aggressive USMNT WC blueprint

GOAL breaks down the tactical difference and similarities between the USMNT's first two World Cup games

Paraguay vs Australia FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about Paraguay vs Australia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

'We want to lift a trophy' - USMNT find belief in Country Roads

The USMNT are into the knockouts, but Seattle’s “Country Roads” singalong after the Australia win may be remembered as the moment belief truly took hold.

'Had this belief' - Freeman, Balogun shine as USMNT dream big

The USMNT is into the World Cup knockouts after another statement win, with Folarin Balogun, Alex Freeman and a growing belief turning a strong start into something bigger.

Balogun, Freeman power U.S. to knockouts after beating Aussies

After opening their tournament with a big win over Paraguay, the Americans triumphed again in front of a raucous Seattle crowd

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
14	Deportivo Alaves	38	11	10	17	44	56	-12	43	L W W D L
15	Elche	38	10	13	15	49	57	-8	43	D W L D L
16	Levante	38	11	9	18	47	61	-14	42	L W W W L
17	Osasuna	38	11	9	18	44	50	-6	42	L L L L L
18	Mallorca	38	11	9	18	47	57	-10	42	W L L D W

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