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World Cup Golden Boot standings: Mbappe leads Messi & Kane

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.

Alvarez breaks out slump to push Messi and Co. to semifinals

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.

Argentina v Egypt: Round of 16 - FIFA World Cup 2026

How to get Argentina vs Switzerland World Cup tickets?

Argentina and Switzerland have made it to the World Cup quarterfinals. Here's how you can secure your tickets.

Argentina vs Switzerland FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final Preview

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.

How to get FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal tickets

All you need to know about obtaining tickets to the epic World Cup quarterfinal clashes

Argentina have their haters - but they're true champions

Argentina have found themselves at the centre of a storm in the wake of their scintillating World Cup last-16 victory over Egypt on Tuesday, amid sensational accusations of corruption and favouritism. However, this is one occasion where the demonisation of the Albiceleste doesn't feel justified. Two goals down against the rank underdogs in the second half, the holders survived by the skin of their teeth - coming from behind to miraculously turn the tie on its head in the space of 14 minutes at the very end of the match. But since the final whistle in Atlanta, the gravity of that feat has been overshadowed.

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