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World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Messi at No.1

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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Welcome to the party, Erling! Haaland powers Norway past Iraq

Erling Haaland was the predictable protagonist as Norway picked up a crucial 4-1 victory over Iraq in their first World Cup match since 1998 on Tuesday. The Manchester City striker's first-half brace proved to be decisive, helping to ensure the dark horses made a winning start in Boston in the so-called 'Group of Death'.

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Haaland's supporting cast make Norway genuine challengers

Erling Haaland will carry the hopes of a nation as Norway return to football's biggest stage this summer after a 28-year absence, but while his goals will be vital to their cause, the Manchester City hitman won't be shouldering that burden alone. The Scandinavians are back at the World Cup having built a solid team unit that isn't solely reliant on its star striker, and the supporting cast will be looking to show what they can do in North America.

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Standings

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PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
3Fratria crestFratria32189561293263
W
W
D
L
D
4Vihren Sandanski crestVihren Sandanski32177859342558
W
D
W
W
W
5PFC CSKA Sofia II crestPFC CSKA Sofia II32167957322555
W
W
L
D
W
6FC Chernomorets Burgas crestFC Chernomorets Burgas32111383832646
L
W
L
D
W
7Etar crestEtar321111103943-444
L
W
L
D
W
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