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Former Inter and Stoke striker Marko Arnautovic was on target as Austria secured their first World Cup victory in 28 years with a hard-fought 3-1 win over debutants Jordan at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. Ralf Rangnick's side relied on a mix of individual brilliance and late drama to navigate a tricky Group J opener in Santa Clara.

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