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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.

Ronwen Williams - 'Don't be disrespectful, not everything is as it seems'

South Africa captain admits the wave of criticism following South Africa’s World Cup opening defeat to Mexico has been difficult to stomach, particularly when coming from former players. The goalkeeper has called for respect from ex-professionals who understand the demands of the international stage.

Broos slams Zwane ban vs treatment of Messi

The South Africa coach has hit out at FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee after his star midfielder was slapped with a three-match suspension. The Bafana Bafana boss pointed to a controversial incident involving the Argentina captain to highlight what he perceives as a double standard at the 2026 World Cup.

Czechia vs Bafana Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

All the details of the match between Miroslav Koubek's Repre and Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana in Atlanta, USA. Both sides lost their opening encounters so this match takes on do-or-die significance for both teams as losing is just not an option if they want to progress to the knockout round of 32.

South Africa Training And Press Conference - FIFA World Cup 2026

Hugo Broos - 'I never listen to the trash'

South Africa's head coach has come out swinging against his detractors as Bafana Bafana prepare for a high-stakes World Cup Group A encounter. Following a disappointing opening defeat to Mexico, the veteran manager insisted he remains unmoved by the growing noise surrounding his team selection and tactics.

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

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
3	Gamle Oslo	10	6	1	3	37	23	14	19	L L W W W
4	Heming	10	6	1	3	23	15	8	19	L W W D L
5	Baerum	10	6	0	4	29	18	11	18	W W L L L
6	Union Carl Berner	10	6	0	4	18	12	6	18	W L W W W
7	Frigg	10	5	1	4	25	20	5	16	W W L W W

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