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World Cup Golden Boot standings: Messi moves onto seven

The 2026 World Cup is well underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long and winding road to be navigated as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here, GOAL tracks the tournament's most prolific stars.

South Africa v Korea Republic: Group A - FIFA World Cup 2026

Radebe predicts a bright future Mbokazi - ‘He will be one of the best we have produced’

The South African football legend has singled out the former Buccaneer as a future icon of the national game following his breakout performances on the world stage. The former Leeds United captain believes the young defender possesses the rare mental and physical attributes required to reach the very top of the sport.

Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina: Group B - FIFA World Cup 2026

What's Canada's route to the World Cup Final?

Where will the World Cup co-hosts be playing and who might they face if they go all the way to the Final

Inside Bafana's turnaround after disappointing opener - 'We had a meeting with players & told them...'

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has lifted the lid on the internal tactical and psychological reset that saved the national team’s historic 2026 World Cup campaign. Following a bruising opening night, the Belgian tactician staged a high-stakes intervention that transformed his squad from stage-fright victims into knockout-stage contenders.

Broos backs WC experience to fuel Bafana's AFCON charge

The Belgian tactician believes South Africa have laid the perfect foundation to conquer the continent following their historic run at the ongoing global showpiece. After reaching the knockout stages for the first time, the 74-year-old is now shifting his focus toward securing silverware at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.