Today's Top 3 News: 2026 World Cup's Golden Boot Race

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Here are the highlights: Golden Boot 2026: Race for World Cup Top Scorer; 10 Fastest Football Players in the 2026 World Cup: Top Speed Ranked; and Iran Blocks Mojtaba Khamenei From Attending Father's Funeral.

The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:

1. Golden Boot 2026: Race for World Cup Top Scorer

The World Cup is more than just a grand stage for nations chasing football’s biggest prize. It is also an arena where individual players vie to leave their mark, making the 2026 Golden Boot one of the tournament's most eagerly anticipated honors.

As the competition moves into the knockout phase, the battle for the top scorer award has become increasingly intense. While Lionel Messi currently leads, who else is on the race? Read here.

2. 10 Fastest Football Players in the 2026 World Cup: Top Speed Ranked

The race to crown the fastest football players at the 2026 World Cup has become one of the tournament's biggest talking points. While household names like Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé lead the conversation, several emerging stars are proving they have the pace to rival football's biggest names.

Who are these speedsters? Read here.

3. Iran Blocks Mojtaba Khamenei From Attending Father's Funeral

Iranian security officials have rejected the request of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to attend the funeral of his late father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei. As reported by The New York Times and cited by The Times of Israel on Saturday, July 4, 2026, authorities in Iran are concerned that Israel may kill Mojtaba or track him to his hiding place.

Mojtaba Khamenei has been seeking to attend his father's funeral, scheduled for July 9 in Mashhad, and lead the funeral ceremony. Click here to read more.

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