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The anatomy of a Golden Boot winner - and who could win it in 2026?
A look at the common attributes of World Cup Golden Boot winners and the claims of the leading 2026 candidates examined.
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World Cup
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Scott poised to make England debut in World Cup friendlies
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England Men
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5 hours ago
Liverpool agree deal with Iraola to succeed Slot
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Premier League
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18 hours ago
Is spying as common in Germany as Southampton boss Eckert claims?
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Southampton
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1 hour ago
Man Utd agree £35m Ederson fee as they signal summer intentions
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Man Utd
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17 hours ago
Back shaving & biggest posers - the Scotland squad in their own words
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Scotland Men
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5 hours ago
No more delayed flag? Fifa adds new offside tech for World Cup
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World Cup
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20 hours ago
England, Scotland, NI and Wales at the World Cup - a deep dive
Bellamy sees Koumas future at centre-forward
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Wales Men
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17 hours ago
Aston Villa top scorer Hanson set to join Spurs
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Women's Football
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9 hours ago
Keane v O'Neill: Celtic's big decision?
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Celtic
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18 hours ago
Scotland opponents Haiti thump New Zealand in friendly
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Scotland Men
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12 hours ago

Football video

Schweinsteiger and Mamdani welcome World Cup to New York. Video, 00:01:13
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World Cup
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4 hours ago
Tuchel tackles questions from team of under-11s. Video, 00:03:02
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England Men
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1 day ago
Milner a remarkable person, says Brighton chief exec
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Brighton
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1 day ago
Liverpool will be enormous step for Iraola - Sutton. Video, 00:02:38
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Premier League
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1 day ago
The Sunderland footballer setting record straight after 46 years. Video, 00:02:53
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Sunderland
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'Earn the right' - why does Iraola prefer 'short-term' contracts?
BBC Sport considers historic quotes from Andoni Iraola, while fans ponder whether James Milner could prove a useful addition to the Reds' staff.
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Liverpool
What business might follow Ederson deal?
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Man Utd
Friendlies 'a chance to further develop' - O'Neill
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NI Men
Posted
3 hours ago
Silva to leave Fulham as he closes in on Benfica move
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Fulham
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23 hours ago
Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026
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Africa Sport
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3 hours ago
More than the Score. How Kei Kamara made history in the MLS and Sierra Leone. Audio, 26 minutes
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World Cup quiz: Do you remember these mascots?
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World Cup
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8 hours ago

Football in 10 Years

Football in 10 Years - the box set
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Premier League
Posted
27 March
How clubs are developing football stars of the future. Video, 00:09:14
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Newcastle
Posted
19 March
When Hugh met Jacqui met Nedum met Rory... Video, 00:09:57
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Premier League
Posted
18 March
How Wrexham are getting 'Premier League ready' Video, 00:05:20
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Wrexham
Posted
12 March
Inside the stadiums of the future. Video, 00:09:55
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Football
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10 March

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Who needs what in World Cup qualifying?
England will seal a place at next summer's World Cup if they avoid defeat against Spain on Friday, but who else can secure a spot in Brazil?
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England Women
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8 hours ago
Salford sack Robinson after play-off final loss
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Salford
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18 hours ago
England should expose themselves to Florida heat, says Henderson
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England Men
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18 hours ago
Football Daily. Remember When… We Had A Golden Generation. Audio, 37 minutes
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BBC Radio 5 Live
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Mohamed Salah - Egyptian king
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Premier League
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9 hours ago
Wales' Williams ready to put feet up after marathon season
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Nottm Forest
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4 hours ago
Aston Villa intent on keeping Rogers - Wednesday's gossip
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Premier League
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18 hours ago

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Newcastle
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25 December 2025
Grief, love & the Gunners - inside the iconic Arsenal supporters' club. Video, 00:05:59
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Premier League
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21 November 2025
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Football
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6 September 2025
The stunning football pitches hiding in the Arctic Circle. Video, 00:04:56
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7 June 2025
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Maguire's England posts 'not necessary' - Tuchel. Video, 00:05:03
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England Men
Posted
22 May
'You've done Liverpool and Scotland proud' - Dalglish on Robertson. Video, 00:02:07
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Scotland Men
Posted
23 May
Guardiola explains decision to leave Man City. Video, 00:02:13
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Premier League
Posted
22 May
Neymar will play part at World Cup - Ancelotti. Football. Video, 00:01:22
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BBC Sport
Posted
19 May
Did England 'fake relationships' cost team 2006 World Cup glory? Video, 00:02:51
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England Men
Posted
19 May

Insight: Must-read football stories

How Toone is navigating grief through football
England and Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone opens up about grief, football and preparing for her wedding without her dad in a new BBC documentary.
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England Women
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4 days ago
The summer a golden generation lost its shine
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11 May
When football turned to penalties to end 'cruel' system
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Football
Posted
28 March
Frank's downfall: Inside his struggle to get players and fans onboard
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Premier League
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11 February
Cages, crushes and stabbings - is European away safety getting worse?
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Europa League
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30 January
The great number nine decline - where have England's strikers gone?
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England Men
Posted
13 November 2025
Captain, player, manager, Mister, number one - Davids at Barnet
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Barnet
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10 October 2025

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What are the deadlines for World Cup squads?
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World Cup
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7 hours ago
How much prize money have Premier League teams earned in Europe?
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Which club received most red cards in a Premier League season?
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25 May
Who won the Premier League golden boot?
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Man City
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24 May
Who are the oldest players to feature at a World Cup?
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World Cup
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21 May

More Scottish football news

Back shaving & biggest posers - the Scotland squad in their own words
John McGinn packed an European plug adaptor. Lyndon Dykes follows Ryan Christie around like a dog. Liam Kelly shaves Grant Hanley's back. Often.
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Scotland Men
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5 hours ago
Keane v O'Neill: Celtic's big decision?
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Celtic
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18 hours ago
Scotland players have not discussed Israel boycott
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Scotland Women
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18 hours ago
Scotland opponents Haiti thump New Zealand in friendly
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Scotland Men
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Celtic & Rangers set sights on midfielder - gossip
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8 hours ago
Analysis of every Scotland World Cup squad since 1954 - a deep dive
Scotland striker Hanson to join Spurs from Villa
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Women's Football
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Women's football news

Who needs what in World Cup qualifying?
England will seal a place at next summer's World Cup if they avoid defeat against Spain on Friday, but who else can secure a spot in Brazil?
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England Women
Posted
8 hours ago
Aston Villa top scorer Hanson set to join Spurs
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Women's Football
Posted
9 hours ago
Scotland players have not discussed Israel boycott
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Scotland Women
Posted
18 hours ago
Big games keep coming as Hughes eyes World Cup
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Wales Women
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5 hours ago
Hinds withdraws from England squad with ankle injury
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Women's Football
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1 day ago
What's at stake for NI in their World Cup qualifiers?
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NI Women
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8 hours ago
Earps & Leon poised to join London City Lionesses
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Women's Football
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2 days ago

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