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Who is the top scorer at 2026 World Cup? Golden Boot latest standings
The 2026 World Cup's Golden Boot will be a major addition to anyone's resume, superstar or not - so, who are the contenders?
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World Cup 2026 – Group C guide: Scotland’s return sparks Brazil and Morocco nostalgia, but can they take Haiti opportunity?
Scotland, Brazil and Morocco are back it the same World Cup group after 28 years, with Haiti joining the fun
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World Cup 2026 – Group B guide: Switzerland expected to dominate as co-hosts Canada aim to progress
Bosnia & Herzegovina also return to the World Cup stage for the first time in over a decade
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Ghana overcome costly injury after late Caleb Yirenkyi strike downs Panama
The Black Stars punished a spirited Panama side in stoppage time, despite Lawrence Ati Zigi going off at half-time, and face fellow Group L leaders England next in Boston
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Mo Touré’s parents on the struggles that paved way for a Socceroos career: ‘It was life or death’
Now that he’s older, the striker say he better understands what his family went through on their refugee journey from war-torn Liberia to Australia ⚽️ How to watch the Socceroos | World Cup newsletter ⚽️ Guide to all 1,248 players | Daily podcast | Download the app The stories of these Socceroos can be traced back through grassy fields around Australia in the 1990s and 2000s, when 20 or so…
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World Cup icon's disgusted reaction to his goalkeeper son goes viral after Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick past him
As the third goal flew into the back of the net, TV cameras immediately cut to the World Cup icon, who was captured sporting an expression of pure disappointment during the game.
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World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi leading Golden Boot race, ahead of pack that includes Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane
Messi's Father Time-defying hat trick is headlining group play at the moment.
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Why Djed Spence is wearing a mask at World Cup as England star forced to have protective gear
Djed Spence wore facial protection when playing for England in their World Cup opener against Croatia at the World Cup. The Tottenham Hotspur defender was named in the Three Lions’ 26-man squad as they bid to end a 60-year wait for global glory. Spence is wearing a face mask at the World Cup AFP Spence made his World Cup debut off the bench during England’s clash with Croatia, still wearing the…
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Thuram ‘jealous’ of Martinez and Messi as Inter teammate sends joke on social media
Inter striker Marcus Thuram has joked that he is ‘a bit jealous’ of Lautaro Martinez and his relationship with Argentina teammate Lionel Messi after the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner’s hat-tri...
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Ivory Coast striker 'was arrested for alleged spot-fixing - just two weeks before the World Cup started'
An Ivory Coast footballer was arrested on suspicion of fixing offences in the build-up to the World Cup.
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Cristiano Ronaldo hits major tournament low as ex-World Cup striker fumes at Roberto Martinez
Cristiano Ronaldo endured a terrible start to the 2026 World Cup as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw with DR Congo on Wednesday. Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Joao Neves headed Roberto Martinez’s side in front early on. Ronaldo struggled in Portugal’s 1-1 draw with DR Congo. Getty However, Portugal failed to build upon their early lead as the African outfit equalised through Yoane Wissa on the…
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Cape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mum
Vozinha's mum has been granted a visa to travel to the US ahead of Cape Verde's next game against Uruguay.
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Barcelona captain set to miss national team’s next two World Cup matches
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo is unlikely to be available for Uruguay’s next two group matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Cape Verde and Spain.The centre-bac...
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How many appearances Harry Kane has for England and where he sits on all-time record
Harry Kane will lead England at the 2026 World Cup, and in many ways, he’ll carry a nation’s hopes on his back. The England captain is already a Three Lions legend and has over 100 appearances for his country. Kane is appearing in his third World Cup for England AFP Ever since his debut as a 21-year-old, the Bayern Munich forward has consistently delivered for England. But as of yet, despite two…
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Fifa bans South African midfielder 3️⃣ games after red by Brazilian ref
FIFA has confirmed a three-match suspension for South African attacking midfielder Zwane.According to world football’s governing body, Themba Zwane’s three-match ban is due to a violation of Artic...
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Vozinha's mom gets visa OK for Cape Verde game
The mother of Cape Verde star goalkeeper Vozinha has been granted a visa to enter the United States in time for her 40-year-old son's next World Cup match, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Wednesday.
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Key Ireland quartet ruled out of Nations Championship
Ireland will face Nations Championship Tests away to Australia and New Zealand next month without a number of key players, including Jack Crowley, Andrew Porter and Mack Hansen.
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📸 A PSG star shines on his World Cup debut ✨
There was no adjustment period for Joao Neves. The PSG midfielder needed just six short minutes to shine at the World Cup. Against DR Congo, the midfielder made his mark by opening the scoring with ...
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Jack Grealish returns to training at Everton after five months on the sidelines - as former England team-mates prepare for World Cup opener
Jack Grealish has returned to training after suffering an agonising foot injury that poured cold water on his hopes of making Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup.
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Is Henderson at the World Cup as more of a leader than a player?
Wayne Rooney, England's second-most capped player at international level, has admitted: "I personally wouldn't have taken Jordan Henderson but I completely understand why Thomas Tuchel has done." The Brentford midfielder has the chance to make history at this summer's World Cup as the first Englishman to play at seven major international tournaments. "The thinking behind it will firstly be to…
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Hero Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to be reunited with mother at World Cup
Vozinha’s mother will attend her son’s next match against Uruguay after she was finally able to secure a visa to travel to the US
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Borthwick: 'Very realistic' that Itoje misses England summer fixtures
England captain Maro Itoje missing all three of his side's summer fixtures is "very realistic", according to head coach Steve Borthwick.
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World Cup striker arrested on suspicion of alleged fixing offences ahead of opening game
Ivory Coast international Elye Wahi was arrested on suspicion of match fixing offences – two weeks before the 2026 World Cup. The Nice striker started the 1-0 win over Ecuador in the early hours of Monday morning [UK time] and played 56 minutes as the Elephants claimed a late victory over the South American side. Wahi is still subject to an active investigation Wahi is still subject to an active…
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Campaign lifts Vozinha above almost all Brazilian clubs on Instagram; see
CazéTV’s campaign to boost Vozinha’s social media paid off BIG time!Cape Verde’s goalkeeper at the 2026 FIFA World Cup already has 12.1 million followers on Instagram.To give you an idea, among...