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World Cup Golden Ball Power Rankings: Messi in at No.1

The 2026 World Cup is underway as those still in contention fight it out for the universally coveted trophy. While the collective prize is the main objective for all competitors, a few are making a good case as the best player of the entire tournament. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are currently the top candidates, but they face intense competition as the quarter-finals begin.

World Cup value tracker: Enzo shows Madrid what he's made of

Excitement is growing as we move through the knockout stages at the 2026 World Cup and, throughout the showpiece tournament in North America, GOAL, in association with eToro, is tracking the value of some of the world's most sought-after talents. Will their price rise or plummet? Follow our unique player value tracker to find out...

FIFA referee chief defends Egypt vs Argentina decisions

FIFA chief refereeing officer Pierluigi Collina has strongly hit back at allegations of bias following Egypt’s dramatic round of 16 exit against Argentina. The legendary former official insisted that the integrity of the tournament remains intact despite a formal complaint and heavy criticism from the Egyptian camp.

Switzerland stars fired up for Lionel Messi and Argentina clash

Switzerland's stars are fully motivated ahead of their monumental World Cup quarter-final showdown against reigning champions Argentina in Kansas City. Skipper Granit Xhaka has declared that his team is eager to cause a significant upset in the tournament, while several players relish the dream privilege of facing Lionel Messi for the first time.

How to get tickets to watch Lionel Messi at the World Cup

Here’s how you can see Lionel Messi and Argentina in World Cup 2026 action

How to get FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final tickets

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Pos	Équipe	P	V	N	D	BP	A	+/-	Pts	Forme
4	Nairobi United	33	14	11	8	43	32	11	53	V N N D V
5	Shabana	34	14	10	10	35	34	1	52	D N V D N
6	KCB	34	13	9	12	36	37	-1	48	V V D N D
7	Murang'a Seal	34	13	8	13	42	42	0	47	V V D V D
8	Kakamega Homeboyz	34	11	13	10	45	39	6	46	N N D D D

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