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WC26 Power Rankings: Messi powers Argentina to top spot

The first round of 2026 World Cup group-stage fixtures is in the books, and the tournament has gotten off to a flyer. Despite a lack of eye-catching fixtures on paper in the new, expanded format, there have been thrills and spills aplenty, with all the big names showing up for their respective countries on football's biggest stage. Well, almost all of them.

Cafu names fourth GOAT and explains what makes Messi, Maradona & Pele iconic

Brazil icon Cafu has waded into the eternal debate regarding the greatest players to ever grace the pitch, identifying the specific traits that separate the elite from the rest of the pack. While the usual suspects from Argentina and Brazil dominate his rankings, the legendary full-back has insisted that a fourth name deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, and Pele.

Broos slams Zwane ban vs treatment of Messi

The South Africa coach has hit out at FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee after his star midfielder was slapped with a three-match suspension. The Bafana Bafana boss pointed to a controversial incident involving the Argentina captain to highlight what he perceives as a double standard at the 2026 World Cup.

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Kane joins the party

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

Mbappe 'incredibly proud' after breaking France record

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has expressed his immense pride after breaking Olivier Giroud's record to become the all-time leading goalscorer for the France national team. Following his crucial brace against Senegal in their opening 2026 World Cup match, the prolific forward is now setting his sights on breaking the all-time tournament record currently held by Lionel Messi.

'Accept it, Messi is the best' - Ronaldo shuts down GOAT debate

Brazilian legend Ronaldo has declared that Lionel Messi is undisputedly the greatest player of all time following his spectacular hat-trick against Algeria. The historic display saw the Inter Miami superstar guide defending champions Argentina to a perfect 3-0 victory in their World Cup opener against Algeria, matching records and leaving former Real Madrid icon Ronaldo completely awestruck.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
6	Union Carl Berner	10	6	0	4	18	12	6	18	W L W W W
7	Frigg	10	5	1	4	25	20	5	16	W W L W W
8	Vaalerenga 2	10	4	1	5	20	31	-11	13	W W L L W
9	Ullern	10	3	1	6	16	24	-8	10	W W L L L
10	Nordstrand	10	3	1	6	14	23	-9	10	L D W W L

WC26 Power Rankings: Messi powers Argentina to top spot

Cafu names fourth GOAT and explains what makes Messi, Maradona & Pele iconic

Broos slams Zwane ban vs treatment of Messi

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Kane joins the party

Mbappe 'incredibly proud' after breaking France record

'Accept it, Messi is the best' - Ronaldo shuts down GOAT debate

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