Lyngby U17 Overview

'What he does at his age, only he can do' - Pedri hails Messi

Lionel Messi is continuing to defy the laws of physics and time at the 2026 World Cup, leaving even his former team-mates in awe of his longevity. As the veteran superstar leads Argentina's charge for a second consecutive global crown, Spain sensation Pedri has opened up on why his former Barcelona colleague remains the most effective player on the planet at 39.

Spain v Saudi Arabia: Group H - FIFA World Cup 2026

Oyarzabal talks Barca transfer links & Yamal support system at World Cup

Mikel Oyarzabal has opened up on the relentless speculation surrounding his future as reported interest from Barcelona continues to swirl. The Real Sociedad captain remains a pillar of the Spain national team, using his experience to navigate both transfer talk and the meteoric rise of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal.

Backing Lamine Yamal to start strongly against Uruguay

Lamine Yamal is the most talked about player and he’s set to start against Uruguay this weekend.

World Cup Golden Ball Power Rankings: Messi in at No.1

The 2026 World Cup is underway as those still in contention fight it out for the universally coveted trophy. While the collective prize is the main objective for all competitors, some are already making their claim as the best player of the entire tournament. Lionel Messi is the current top candidate with all five of Argentina's goals, but Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise are breathing down his neck.

World Cup value tracker: Undav thrives as Diomande overtakes Rogers

Excitement is growing as we move through the group stages at the 2026 World Cup and, throughout the showpiece tournament in North America, GOAL, in association with eToro, is tracking the value of some of the world's most sought-after talents. Will their price rise or plummet? Follow our unique player value tracker to find out...

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Vinicius boosts his chances

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

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
3	Lamadrid	16	7	5	4	16	13	3	26	L L W L D
5	Yupanqui	16	6	6	4	19	15	4	24	L W L W D
6	Sportivo Barracas	16	6	4	6	15	13	2	22	W L W L W
8	Deportivo Espanol	16	4	9	3	13	11	2	21	W W D D W
9	Claypole	16	5	5	6	13	18	-5	20	W L D L D

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