Norwich City U18 Overview

Messi Mbappe Haaland World Cup Golden boot 16:9

World Cup Golden Boot standings: Mbappe, Haaland & Messi top chart

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.

Viktor Gyokeres celebration Arsenal goal 2025-26

‘Not a classy attacker’ but Gyokeres backed to produce ‘best’

Former Arsenal and Sweden midfielder Stefan Schwarz has told GOAL that while Viktor Gyokeres may not be a “classy attacker”, he is finding his feet in the Premier League - as a title winner - and should be closer to his “best” during the 2026-27 campaign. The powerful frontman enjoyed a productive debut campaign at Emirates Stadium, but continues to see more forwards linked with big-money moves to north London.

Sweden v Slovakia - UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League C Group C1

Where to watch Sweden today? Live soccer streams and TV channels for upcoming games

Everything you need to know about how to watch Sweden in all major competitions

📽️ | Cherki appears to snub Deschamps in Sweden rout

France may have booked their place in the World Cup round of 16 with a dominant victory over Sweden, but the post-match celebrations have been marred by a seemingly frosty encounter between Rayan Cherki and Didier Deschamps. The Manchester City playmaker was captured on camera appearing to blank his manager at the final whistle, raising questions about the harmony within the Les Bleus camp.

Mbappe breaks Ronaldo World Cup record after brace against Sweden

Kylian Mbappe has officially moved past Brazilian legend Ronaldo in the World Cup history books after a masterclass performance in France’s 3-0 demolition of Sweden. The Real Madrid superstar netted twice to ensure Les Bleus booked their place in the round of 16 in emphatic fashion.

Gyokeres' goalscoring secret is beer - 'that's why he's so strong'

One fan had a very different explanation for Viktor Gyökeres' brutal form - and it has nothing to do with the gym.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
23	Leeds United U18	26	8	5	13	47	68	-21	29	L L L L W
24	Reading U18	28	6	9	13	38	65	-27	27	W D L L L
25	Norwich City U18	28	6	8	14	47	67	-20	26	L L L W W
26	Birmingham City U18	28	6	3	19	29	88	-59	21	L L D L L
27	Ipswich Town U18	28	6	2	20	41	93	-52	20	L L L W L

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