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Wayne Rooney has expressed caution over England's vibrant dressing-room celebrations following their dramatic 3-2 victory against tournament co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. The former captain voiced his perspective on the squad's post-match festivities, which saw defender John Stones playfully trick manager Thomas Tuchel with a feigned injury.

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.

David Beckham has shared a surprising reunion with Diego Simeone, the man central to the darkest chapter of his international career. The pair sparked memories of a legendary World Cup rivalry after crossing paths during a recent match in the United States.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer took the unusual step of personally intervening in the World Cup schedule to prevent England from facing a possible disadvantage against Mexico. The Labour leader blocked a proposed time change for the round of 16 clash, suspecting the hosts were attempting to manipulate the kick-off to hinder the Three Lions' preparation.