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WC26 Power Rankings: Messi powers Argentina to top spot

The first round of 2026 World Cup group-stage fixtures is in the books, and the tournament has gotten off to a flyer. Despite a lack of eye-catching fixtures on paper in the new, expanded format, there have been thrills and spills aplenty, with all the big names showing up for their respective countries on football's biggest stage. Well, almost all of them.

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Kane joins the party

The 2026 World Cup is underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long road ahead as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here are GOAL's predicted candidates for the prize as we keep track of the tournament's most prolific stars

South Africa star slapped with three-game ban

South Africa attacking midfielder Themba Zwane has been slapped with a three-match suspension by FIFA following his controversial red card during Bafana Bafana's opening 2026 World Cup defeat to Mexico. The severe punishment means the 36-year-old veteran will miss the remainder of the group stage, dealing a massive blow to Hugo Broos and his squad as they desperately seek progression.

Pos	Équipe	P	V	N	D	BP	A	+/-	Pts	Forme
1	Orlando Pirates	30	21	6	3	58	12	46	69	V N V V N
2	Mamelodi Sundowns FC	30	20	8	2	57	21	36	68	D V N V V
3	Kaizer Chiefs	30	15	9	6	33	19	14	54	D V V N D
4	AmaZulu FC	30	13	8	9	32	28	4	47	V D N N V
5	Sekhukhune United	30	11	11	8	32	27	5	44	N N D V N

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