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World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings

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

World Cup 2026 Golden Ball Power Rankings

The 2026 World Cup is finally underway as all 48 teams begin to fight it out for the universally coveted trophy. While the collective prize is the main objective for all competitors, some will be hoping to make their claim as the best player of the entire tournament. But who are the top contenders and who is leading the race for the prestigious Golden Ball?

Dembele backs 'best ever' Messi to Argentina to World Cup glory again

Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele has backed his former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi to spearhead another successful World Cup campaign for Argentina. Despite the legendary forward turning 38, the French attacker insists that Messi's unparalleled quality remains undiminished.

Spurs-bound Senesi joins Messi in Argentina WC squad to replace Balerdi

Tottenham-bound defender Marcos Senesi has been officially drafted into Argentina's final 26-man World Cup squad as a late replacement for the injured Leonardo Balerdi. The versatile centre-back is heading to the United States to join Lionel Messi and the rest of the squad at their base camp, marking the end of a whirlwind week for the player.

Argentina reclaim top spot in FIFA World Rankings as World Cup kicks off

Argentina have reclaimed the number one spot in the FIFA Men’s World Rankings. The update comes at the perfect time for Lionel Scaloni’s side, with the 2026 World Cup now officially underway as Argentina seek to defend their crown.

World Cup 2026 winner odds: Predictions and betting analysis

The World Cup kicks off in Mexico City with the first of 104 matches. European teams are favoured to triumph, but there could be value elsewhere.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	FC Porto	34	28	4	2	66	18	48	88	W L W W W
2	Sporting CP	34	25	7	2	89	24	65	82	W W W D D
3	Benfica	34	23	11	0	74	25	49	80	W D D W W
4	Braga	34	16	11	7	64	36	28	59	D D D L W
5	Famalicao	34	15	11	8	42	29	13	56	W D D W D

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings

World Cup 2026 Golden Ball Power Rankings

Dembele backs 'best ever' Messi to Argentina to World Cup glory again

Spurs-bound Senesi joins Messi in Argentina WC squad to replace Balerdi

Argentina reclaim top spot in FIFA World Rankings as World Cup kicks off

World Cup 2026 winner odds: Predictions and betting analysis

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