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World Cup Golden Boot standings: Messi moves onto seven

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.

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.

Mora announces himself on world stage, Ochoa gets farewell

Mexico witnessed the arrival of a new star in Gilberto Mora and celebrated the career of a legend in Guillermo Ochoa as they secured a 3-0 win over Czechia. For the first time, El Tri finished a World Cup group stage with nine points, and Javier “Vasco” Aguirre now has his team in the best possible shape heading into the knockout rounds.

Czech Republic vs Mexico FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about Czech Republic vs Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Mexico v Korea Republic: Group A - FIFA World Cup 2026

Could Vargas, Ochoa see minutes? Five keys to Mexico vs. Czechia

Mexico have already secured first place, but Javier Aguirre still faces key decisions as El Tri prepare to face Czechia before the World Cup knockout rounds.

Czechia v South Africa: Group A - FIFA World Cup 2026

South Africa are still alive! Late Mokoena penalty earns draw with Czechia

A late, controversial penalty converted by Teboho Mokoena salvaged a crucial point for South Africa against Czechia, keeping their 2026 World Cup hopes alive. The 1-1 draw ensured that both nations remain firmly in the hunt for knockout stage progression.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Al Hilal U17	34	22	6	6	82	35	47	72	D L W W L
2	Al Taawoun U17	34	21	4	9	85	43	42	67	L L W L W
3	Al Fateh U17	34	19	8	7	59	35	24	65	W W W W D
4	Al Qadisiyah U17	34	19	6	9	71	37	34	63	D L W W W
5	Al Ettifaq U17	34	18	8	8	83	46	37	62	W W W L W

World Cup Golden Boot standings: Messi moves onto seven

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Mora announces himself on world stage, Ochoa gets farewell

Czech Republic vs Mexico FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

Could Vargas, Ochoa see minutes? Five keys to Mexico vs. Czechia

South Africa are still alive! Late Mokoena penalty earns draw with Czechia

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