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World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Messi & David lead

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

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France v Iraq: Group I - FIFA World Cup 2026

Fans warned against attending France clash with Iraq

World Cup organisers have issued an urgent warning to supporters ahead of the Group I clash between France and Iraq, advising fans not to travel to the Philadelphia Stadium. Severe weather in the region has already forced a delay to the opening of the stadium gates, with the scheduled kick-off now under threat.

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Lionel Messi Harry Kane Kylian Mbappe 2026 World Cup

Golden Boot: Will Kane be watching Messi, Mbappe & Haaland?

Harry Kane lives for scoring goals, but will England’s record-shattering captain be keeping an eye on how the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are faring at the 2026 World Cup? Three Lions legend John Barnes has addressed that Golden Boot battle during an exclusive interview with GOAL, as individual ambition is blended with the collective pursuit of global glory.

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Standings

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PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Orlando Pirates crestOrlando Pirates30216358124669
W
D
W
W
D
2Mamelodi Sundowns FC crestMamelodi Sundowns FC30208257213668
L
W
D
W
W
3Kaizer Chiefs crestKaizer Chiefs30159633191454
L
W
W
D
L
4AmaZulu FC crestAmaZulu FC3013893228447
W
L
D
D
W
5Sekhukhune United crestSekhukhune United30111183227544
D
D
L
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