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World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Mbappe level with Messi

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.

Germany v Paraguay: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Nagelsmann calls Tah's disallowed Germany goal a 'scandal'

Germany crashed out of the World Cup after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay following a 1-1 draw after extra time. Julian Nagelsmann was left furious by the decision to disallow Jonathan Tah's extra-time goal, branding the VAR intervention a "scandal" before becoming frustrated during a post-match television interview.

'A disgrace!' - Klinsmann rages over Germany World Cup 'disaster'

Jurgen Klinsmann has branded Germany's World Cup exit to Paraguay a "disgrace" and called for a complete review of the German Football Association (DFB). The former Germany striker believes everyone involved must accept responsibility after another disappointing international campaign.

Klopp addresses Germany job links & demands changes after early World Cup exit

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has responded to speculation linking him with the Germany manager role after the national team's World Cup round of 32 defeat to Paraguay. The 59-year-old insisted it was not the time to discuss replacing Julian Nagelsmann, while launching a scathing critique of the team and demanding systemic grassroots reform.

Havertz apologises after Germany shootout disaster

Kai Havertz apologised to Germany supporters after missing a penalty in a dramatic World Cup shootout defeat to Paraguay. The Arsenal forward had rescued his side with an equaliser in normal time, but Die Mannschaft's World Cup campaign ended after a tense 4-3 penalty defeat.

'I would love to continue' - Nagelsmann refuses to quit Germany despite World Cup exit

Julian Nagelsmann insists he has no intention of stepping down after Germany's shock 2026 World Cup exit to Paraguay. The Germany boss admitted the defeat was "very bitter" after his side failed to break down an "ultra-defensive" opponent, but says he remains committed to the role if the DFB want him to stay.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
11	KFC Merelbeke	30	11	3	16	42	49	-7	36	L L W W W
12	KVV Zelzate	30	10	6	14	52	61	-9	36	L L L L W
13	OH Leuven U23	30	10	3	17	56	64	-8	33	W W L L L
14	Houtvenne	30	8	7	15	40	53	-13	31	L L L D W
15	Diegem	30	7	7	16	52	69	-17	28	L L D W L

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