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WC26 Power Rankings: Messi powers Argentina to top spot

The first round of 2026 World Cup group-stage fixtures is in the books, and the tournament has gotten off to a flyer. Despite a lack of eye-catching fixtures on paper in the new, expanded format, there have been thrills and spills aplenty, with all the big names showing up for their respective countries on football's biggest stage. Well, almost all of them.

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Kane joins the party

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

Canada v Ukraine - International Friendly

Canada needs Jonathan David to find his World Cup form

After 606 days without a Canada goal, Cyle Larin answered his critics with a World Cup strike. Now the spotlight shifts to Jonathan David.

Canada vs Qatar FIFA World Cup 2026 preview

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

"Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour" Premiere - 2026 Tribeca Festival

'Boyfriend duties' - Trudeau slammed for attending Perry's WC date over Canada's opener

Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has found himself at the centre of a social media storm after choosing to attend the USMNT's opening match to support his pop-star girlfriend, Katy Perry, over his own national team. The 54-year-old was a notable absentee as Canada played their first-ever home World Cup fixture, a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Canada accused of ignoring 'international laws' as Ghana vow to fight over Partey ban

Ghana’s government has launched a scathing attack on Canadian authorities, accusing them of flouting international laws after Thomas Partey was denied entry into the country due to ongoing legal proceedings over rape charges against him. The Villarreal midfielder was expected to lead his nation in their 2026 World Cup opener against Panama, but he remains stranded at the team's base camp in Boston following a visa rejection stemming from the allegations.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
8	Bali United FC	34	14	9	11	57	48	9	51	W W L L W
9	Arema	34	13	9	12	53	47	6	48	W W W L L
10	Persita	34	13	6	15	38	37	1	45	L D L L W
11	PSIM Yogyakarta	34	11	12	11	43	44	-1	45	L W W L L
12	Persik	34	11	6	17	42	61	-19	39	L L W W L

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