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RANKED: Top 10 World Cup Golden Boot contenders

After years of build-up, the 2026 World Cup is almost upon us. The best players in the world are beginning to descend on the United States, Mexico and Canada with dreams of lifting the most prestigious trophy in global football ahead of the action getting under way on June 11.

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Anything less than World Cup glory means Tuchel has failed

When Thomas Tuchel was hired as the new England manager in October 2024, he was given a simple brief: Win the 2026 World Cup. Some 20 months on and the tournament now looms large, while confirmation of the Three Lions' squad has crystallised the daunting task at hand for the German tactician as they arrive in North America.

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RANKED: 100 most iconic moments in World Cup history

The World Cup has had no shortage of iconic moments across nearly 100 years of history. Every four years, billions of fans congregate to watch a tournament that has provided more drama, heartbreak and joy than any other event in sporting history. Football's grandest stage, the World Cup has always offered a platform for legends to be born, but it has also seen reputations destroyed and the downfall of so many famous faces.

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Next stop, England?! Xavi tips Guardiola for international job

Pep Guardiola has officially called time on his legendary stay at Manchester City, leaving a legacy of 20 trophies after a decade of dominance at the Etihad Stadium. While the Catalan tactician is set for a temporary sabbatical, speculation is already mounting regarding his next destination in the dugout. Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez believes that after conquering the club game in Spain, Germany, and England, his former mentor is destined for the international stage.

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‘Old-fashioned’ Anderson ‘could be one of the very best’

Elliot Anderson boasts enough potential to become “one of the very best”, Jack Colback has told GOAL, with the in-demand Nottingham Forest star considered to be an “old-fashioned” midfielder that is capable of doing a bit of everything. That skill set is said to be attracting admiring glances from Manchester, with City and United both mulling over the merits of a big-money transfer bid.

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Hoddle slams Tuchel for picking Henderson over Wharton

Former England manager Glenn Hoddle has launched a fierce critique against Thomas Tuchel following the omission of Adam Wharton from the World Cup squad. The teenage maestro inspired Crystal Palace to their historic continental victory just days after being overlooked in favour of veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson for the tournament in the United States.

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Joao Pedro: Palmer would be Neymar’s successor in Brazil

Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has made a sensational claim regarding his club team-mate Cole Palmer, suggesting the England playmaker would be the perfect fit to inherit Neymar's iconic No.10 shirt for Brazil. Both players are facing a summer away from the international spotlight after being left out of their respective final squads for the 2026 World Cup.

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Golden Generation: Owen names stars that improve 2026 England

Michael Owen has, during an exclusive interview with GOAL, picked two players from England’s ‘Golden Generation’ that would improve the Three Lions’ class of 2026 and aid their bid for World Cup glory. The ex-Liverpool and Real Madrid striker has also debated whether Harry Kane and Declan Rice could oust the likes of Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard from an iconic team of the past.

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Tuchel confirms England security plans to avoid Spygate

Thomas Tuchel has revealed that England will implement heightened security measures at their World Cup training base to prevent any "Spygate" scandals during the tournament in the United States. Following the shock expulsion of Southampton from the Championship play-offs for spying on Middlesbrough, the Three Lions boss is determined to protect his tactical secrets from group-stage rivals Croatia, Panama and Ghana.

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Oasis legend Gallagher backs Guardiola for England job

Manchester City fans are still reeling from the news that their legendary leader is finally moving on, but a familiar voice has already mapped out a sensational next step. Oasis star Noel Gallagher believes that after conquering the club game, the tactical genius will set his sights on the one major trophy missing from his cabinet: the World Cup.

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'Disgraceful!' - Maguire family blast Tuchel over World Cup snub

Harry Maguire’s family has launched a scathing attack on Thomas Tuchel after the Manchester United defender was sensationally omitted from England’s 2026 World Cup squad. The veteran centre-back, who had been a cornerstone of the Three Lions' defence for nearly a decade, saw his international future thrown into doubt as the German tactician's uncompromising squad shake-up.

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Tuchel told he should be SACKED if England fail to win World Cup

Thomas Tuchel has been warned that failing to secure World Cup glory should result in his immediate dismissal following a series of controversial squad selections. Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney has heavily criticised the German tactician for leaving out established superstars in favour of a group he describes as a "B-team."

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Tuchel unsure what Foden's position is as he explains World Cup omission

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has admitted that tactical uncertainty regarding Phil Foden’s best position drove the decision to drop the Manchester City star from his World Cup squad. The German asserted that bringing the versatile attacker to North America and potentially being played out of position would have resulted in possible camp discontent.

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Biggest regrets? Owen picks two tournaments England should’ve won

England have named their squad for the 2026 World Cup, but can they go on to achieve what the so-called ‘Golden Generation’ could not and deliver a long-awaited international title? Michael Owen formed part of several trophy bids in the 1990s and 2000s, with the ex-Liverpool and Real Madrid striker telling GOAL of the failures that were toughest to stomach.