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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

The first two rounds of 2026 World Cup group-stage fixtures are in the books, and the tournament continues to provide plenty of thrilling moments. Despite a lack of eye-catching fixtures on paper in the new, expanded format, there has been drama aplenty, with all the big names showing up for their respective countries on football's biggest stage.

Comprehensive match preview of Curacao vs Ivory Coast at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more.

Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande has opened up about the profound emotional void left by the tragic death of his 15-year-old sister, Roxanne. The winger spoke candidly about his ongoing grief just as Premier League giants Liverpool look to finalise a monumental £100 million summer transfer for the rising star.