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World Cup Golden Boot standings: Mbappe, Haaland & Messi top chart

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.

Belgium v Senegal: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

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.

US WC26 SEATTLE SOCCER 1/16 FINALES BELGIUM RED DEVILS VS SENEGA

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.

Senegal star threatens to never play for his country again after World Cup exit

Senegal’s World Cup campaign has ended in absolute chaos after Villarreal midfielder Pape Gueye sensationally threatened to quit international football. The 27-year-old took to social media to vent his fury immediately following Pape Thiaw's side heartbreaking collapse against Belgium in the round of 32.

Senegal FIFA World Cup 2026 kits

Senegal 2026 kits revealed - from adding a new rhythm to the national colours to a golden colourway.

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1	تشنجدو رونجتشينج	17	13	2	2	37	16	21	41	N V V D D
2	تشونجنج تونجليانج لونج	17	7	6	4	21	19	2	27	D V D V N
3	داليان ينجبو	17	8	1	8	25	31	-6	25	V D D V N
4	يونا يوكون	17	7	3	7	31	29	2	24	V D N D N
5	شينجداو ويست كوست	17	5	9	3	22	25	-3	24	V V N V N

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