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World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Record-breaking Messi leads

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

Japan vs Sweden FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

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

Inside Brazil's Main Training Camp for FIFA World Cup 2026

Klopp fires back at ex-Real Madrid star over Van Dijk criticism

Jurgen Klopp has launched a fierce defence of Virgil van Dijk after the Netherlands captain was subjected to a bizarre critique from Rafael van der Vaart. The former Liverpool manager wasted no time in dismissing the pundit's assessment following the Oranje's opening Group Stage draw against Japan.

Dumfries demands 'fire' for Netherlands

Denzel Dumfries has called for a significant shift in the Netherlands' team culture, urging his international team-mates to adopt a more confrontational approach. The wing-back believes the squad must learn from the high-pressure environment of the Inter dressing room to ensure success on the world stage.

How to watch Tunisia vs Japan with a VPN

Want to access your usual streaming service with greater security, or from a different part of the world where you may run into geo-restrictions? This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.