Who are the Golden Boot favourites at World Cup 2026?
There are a host of top players who could claim the coveted title of top goal scorer, including two from the same team.

There are a host of top players who could claim the coveted title of top goal scorer, including two from the same team.

![Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr is presented with the Saudi Pro League Trophy [Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GettyImages-2277551901-1779397791.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)





European football’s governing body fines Portuguese club Benfica for racist abuse by its fans in Champions League game.
On Iran’s ‘Forbidden Island’ of Kharg, ancient ruins sit beside the nerve centre of the nation’s oil empire.
The 25-year-old is back on top, five years after first setting the record on the same course.
Aurelien Tchouameni and Vinicius Jr score to help Madrid fight back in playoff second-leg to grab a 3-1 aggregate win.
Benfica look to overturn one-goal deficit after first leg marred by allegations of racist abuse against Vinicius Jr.
Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr alleges he was racially abused by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni.
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior alleges racist abuse against Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni in the UEFA Champions League.
Former Real boss Jose Mourinho criticised for his response to alleged racism by his Benfica player towards Vinicius Jr.
Match interrupted for several minutes after Madrid’s goalscorer Vinicius Jr accused opponent of racially insulting him.