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Early World Cup fixtures favour the underdogs

As the 2026 World Cup gains pace, matchday one has seen many underdogs avoid defeat. Will the trend continue in the second round of group fixtures?

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Messi at No.1

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

Norway vs Senegal FIFA World Cup 2026 preview

Comprehensive match preview of Norway vs Senegal at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more.

How to watch Iraq vs Norway 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.

Welcome to the party, Erling! Haaland powers Norway past Iraq

Erling Haaland was the predictable protagonist as Norway picked up a crucial 4-1 victory over Iraq in their first World Cup match since 1998 on Tuesday. The Manchester City striker's first-half brace proved to be decisive, helping to ensure the dark horses made a winning start in Boston in the so-called 'Group of Death'.

Iraq vs Norway Predictions, Lineups, Odds & Tips: Haaland to start the World Cup in style

Our expert offers his best Iraq vs Norway Predictions, Lineups, Odds & Tips for their World Cup clash.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Arsenal	38	26	7	5	71	27	44	85	W W W W W
2	Manchester City	38	23	9	6	77	35	42	78	L D W W D
3	Manchester United	38	20	11	7	69	50	19	71	W W D W W
4	Aston Villa	38	19	8	11	56	49	7	65	W W D L L
5	Liverpool	38	17	9	12	63	53	10	60	D L D L W

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