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World Cup Golden Boot standings: Messi moves onto seven

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.

'Show the correct way' - Balogun keeps calm after red card

The striker will miss the upcoming clash with Belgium, but that doesn't mean he will let his emotions get in the way of what his team is building

‘Living his dream’ - Inside Tillman’s emotional family moment

GOAL spoke to the Tillman family about their rollercoaster summer, the nerves that come with a World Cup and a mother's love for her two little boys.

Bloody sock, perfect free kick: Tillman delivers USMNT moment

The USMNT's quietest star delivered the loudest moment of their Round of 32 win - and proved his breakout has been years in the making

USA v Paraguay: Group D - FIFA World Cup 2026

'Pretty cool record' - How USMNT star matched Zidane & Ronaldinho at the World Cup

Folarin Balogun fired the USMNT into the World Cup knockout stages with his third goal of the tournament before a red card cut his night short. The Monaco striker entered an exclusive group featuring Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldinho, while the United States now prepare to face Belgium without their top scorer.

USA v Bosnia and Herzegovina: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Why USMNT can't appeal Balogun's red card

The USMNT secured their place in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina, but the victory has been marred by a major disciplinary blow. Folarin Balogun, who opened the scoring in Santa Clara, was dismissed in the 64th minute following a VAR review. Despite the frustration within the American camp, the AS Monaco forward is now set to miss the clash against Belgium, with US Soccer unable to appeal the decision.