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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.

France vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final preview

Comprehensive match preview of France vs Morocco at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more ahead of this quarter-final clash in Foxborough.

Paraguay v France: Round Of 16 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Mbappe hits back at politician's 'brazen racism' as France launch lawsuit

France captain Kylian Mbappe has issued a scathing response to Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla following a series of vile racist attacks directed at the forward. The Real Madrid star was targeted by the politician on social media after Les Bleus eliminated Paraguay from the 2026 World Cup in a heated last-16 encounter.

France appeal Olise booking to FIFA

The French Football Federation (FFF) has launched an appeal to FIFA in an attempt to have Michael Olise’s yellow card rescinded. The Bayern Munich star was booked during Les Bleus' last-16 victory over Paraguay, leaving him on a disciplinary tightrope ahead of the quarter-finals.

How to get FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final tickets

All you need to know about obtaining tickets to the epic quarter-final clashes - with two matches confirmed already

Emulating 'gods' almost impossible for Yamal, Mbappe & Haaland

The meteoric rise of young stars like Lamine Yamal has reignited the debate about who could inherit the throne left by the two greatest legends of modern football. However, former player Tonito warns that reaching the level of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo requires a consistency that few in history have managed to demonstrate over decades.

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