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.
Julián Álvarez had largely struggled through the 2026 World Cup, but he delivered when Argentina needed him most, scoring a stunning goal to seal a 3-1 win over Switzerland and book a semifinal against England. The scoreline flattered La Albiceleste, though, as the Swiss went blow for blow with the world champions and had reason to feel aggrieved by the officiating.
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Comprehensive match preview of Argentina vs Switzerland at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more ahead of this quarter-final clash in Kansas City.
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