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World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Mbappe level with Messi

The 2026 World Cup is well underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long and winding road to be navigated as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here, GOAL tracks the tournament's most prolific stars.

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Four nations made debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan gracing the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It is the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and Cape Verde have achieved the feat of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages, with the African nation to face Lionel Messi's Argentina on Friday.

How to watch New Zealand vs Belgium with a VPN

Want to access your usual streaming service with greater security, or from a different part of the world where you may run into geo-restrictions? This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.

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'Not up to the task' - KDB bemoans Belgium's 'silly mistakes'

Kevin De Bruyne has issued a stark warning to his Belgium team-mates, admitting the squad has failed to meet expectations during a stuttering World Cup campaign. The Red Devils face the very real prospect of a group-stage exit after failing to win either of their opening two fixtures in North America.

New Zealand vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026 preview

Comprehensive match preview of New Zealand vs Belgium at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more.

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Doku is a father! Belgium star celebrates birth of first child

Manchester City and Belgium winger Jeremy Doku has become a father for the first time after welcoming a baby boy during the World Cup. The 24-year-old was granted special leave from the Red Devils' camp in the United States to travel to London for the birth of his son.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Shi.Skikida	29	21	2	0	48	16	32	65	W W W W W
2	Ithad Alfubur	29	18	7	4	45	21	24	61	W W W D W
3	Turji Qalimatan	29	16	9	4	49	17	32	57	D L W W W
4	SH E Fakrun	29	15	6	8	38	24	14	51	L D L L L
5	Chabab B Mila	29	12	10	7	33	20	13	46	W D W W L

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Mbappe level with Messi

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

How to watch New Zealand vs Belgium with a VPN

'Not up to the task' - KDB bemoans Belgium's 'silly mistakes'

New Zealand vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026 preview

Doku is a father! Belgium star celebrates birth of first child

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