The 2026 World Cup is in full swing as 48 teams started out competing to lift the most famous trophy in the world of sports. It is the biggest competition yet, with 104 games taking place over six ...

We're into the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the race for the Golden Boot -- given to the tournament's top goal scorer -- is red-hot. The main contenders are also the most obvious names: ...

Who'll win the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? The race is on for who'll score the most goals at the tournament, and it is set to be one of the tournament's most closely watched storylines.

Two things have undoubtedly been true this summer: The superstars are shining, and the Golden Boot odds seem to be changing every minute. After his 29th minute goal against Cape Verde, Lionel Messi ...

The stars have been out at the 2026 World Cup. We're in the knockout rounds, and the tournament's top scorers are distancing themselves from the pack. We've been tracking the race for the Golden Boot, ...

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Friday's own goals from Egypt's Mohamed Hany and Cape Verde's Diney Borges officially made history. The sight of a tiny nation from an underrepresented corner of the world stepping up and shining in ...

They have enjoyed prolific starts with numerous goals in their group-stage games, but who will be the best scorer in North America this summer? Here are the main contenders for the title, and others ...