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World Cup Golden Boot standings: Messi climbs to No.1

The 2026 World Cup is in its final stages and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. With only four of the original 48 nations left in the tournament, including England and France due to their participation in the third-place play-off match, which star will take home the illustrious award? Here, GOAL tracks the tournament's most prolific stars.

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Senegal sack head coach Thiaw after disappointing World Cup campaign

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has officially parted ways with head coach Pape Thiaw following the national team's round of 32 exit from the 2026 World Cup. Despite high expectations heading into the tournament, the Teranga Lions failed to live up to their billing as one of Africa’s premier forces on the global stage.

'I sacrificed everything' - Mane retires from Senegal after World Cup exit

Senegal icon Sadio Mane has officially announced his retirement from international football following the country's recent elimination from the World Cup. The 34-year-old forward calls time on a legendary 14-year career with the Lions of Teranga, during which he earned 130 caps and famously secured continental glory.

Lukaku admits he wasn't mentally ready to take Belgium's penalty vs Senegal

Romelu Lukaku has explained why he handed over penalty duties during Belgium's dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over Senegal. Despite being the nation's all-time leading scorer, the Napoli forward felt unable to take the high-pressure spot-kick in the dying moments of the World Cup round of 32 clash. The decision cleared the way for Youri Tielemans to become the hero as the Red Devils completed a stunning comeback.

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Tielemans addresses on-pitch scuffle with Trossard

Youri Tielemans has moved to downplay a heated on-field confrontation with Belgium team-mate Leandro Trossard during their dramatic World Cup round of 32 victory over Senegal. The Aston Villa midfielder and the Arsenal star were involved in a physical scuffle during a second-half hydration break before combining to inspire a remarkable Red Devils comeback.

'A serious mistake' - Belgium coach explains dramatic comeback against Senegal

Belgium completed a remarkable late comeback to beat Senegal in the World Cup last 32 after trailing by two goals with five minutes of normal time remaining. Head coach Rudi Garcia credited a key tactical shift but later clarified controversial comments made about Senegal's approach to protecting their lead.

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