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World Cup Golden Boot standings: Messi trails Mbappe

The 2026 World Cup is in its final stages and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. With only three of the original 48 nations left in the tournament, which star will take home the illustrious award? Here, GOAL tracks the tournament's most prolific stars.

Spain v Cabo Verde: Group H - FIFA World Cup 2026

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations made debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan gracing the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It is the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and Cape Verde have achieved the feat of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages, with the African nation to face Lionel Messi's Argentina on Friday.

Where to watch Iraq today? Live stream & TV channels for upcoming games

Everything you need to know about how to watch Iraq in friendlies and all major competitions

Senegal vs Iraq: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the World Cup match between Senegal and Iraq, as well as kick-off time and team news

Senegal vs Iraq FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about Senegal vs Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

USA v Paraguay: Group D - FIFA World Cup 2026

Hart claims 'something's up' with Trionda ball after repeat World Cup goals

Joe Hart has raised concerns over the adidas Trionda ball being used at the 2026 World Cup after noticing a recurring pattern in goals scored from distance. The former England goalkeeper believes shots struck without spin are causing major problems for goalkeepers, with several high-profile keepers struggling to judge the ball's flight.