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World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Messi & David lead

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

France v Iraq: Group I - FIFA World Cup 2026

Fans warned against attending France clash with Iraq

World Cup organisers have issued an urgent warning to supporters ahead of the Group I clash between France and Iraq, advising fans not to travel to the Philadelphia Stadium. Severe weather in the region has already forced a delay to the opening of the stadium gates, with the scheduled kick-off now under threat.

Netherlands v Sweden: Group F - FIFA World Cup 2026

Dumfries talks up Netherlands' hopes of World Cup glory

Netherlands defender Denzel Dumfries firmly believes the Oranje have enough quality to win the 2026 World Cup following their dominant 5-1 victory over Sweden. The 30-year-old right-back insisted that confidence and energy are growing within Ronald Koeman's squad as they eye an unforgettable tournament run.

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Messi is The GOAT! But Lautaro & Alvarez need to start scoring

Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer, and then added another goal for good measure, as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in a bad-tempered game in Dallas to maintain their winning start to their title defence. The greatest player of all time should have broken Miroslav Klose's record after just eight minutes of play, when the Albiceleste were awarded a penalty for a Stefan Posch foul on Lautaro Martinez, but Messi dragged his spot-kick wide.

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Watkins defends Doku amid childbirth criticism

England striker Ollie Watkins has staunchly defended Jeremy Doku following widespread criticism over the Belgian winger's decision to leave the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child. Watkins hit back at viral comments labelling childbirth as a "disgusting moment", insisting that welcoming a firstborn is a blessing that transcends football.

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Standings

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1FC Barcelone crestFC Barcelone38311695365994
L
W
L
W
W
2Real Madrid crestReal Madrid38275677354286
W
W
W
L
W
3Villarreal crestVillarreal382261072462672
W
L
L
D
W
4Atlético Madrid crestAtlético Madrid382161162441869
L
W
W
L
W
5Bétis Séville crestBétis Séville381515859481160
W
L
W
D
W
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