World Cup goal leaders: Lionel Messi leads Golden Boot race, but Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland are closing in - Yahoo Sports
Lionel Messi has set a new record for total World Cup goals during the 2026 tournament, leading the race for the Golden Boot. Other stars like Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland remain in close contention as the group stage concludes.
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The World Cup is a major global sporting event, and individual performance records significantly impact the legacy of top-tier athletes.
Andy Backstrom Contributing writer Tue, June 23, 2026 at 7:58 PM UTC · 3 min read The stars have been out at the 2026 World Cup . We're now midway through group play, and there are a host of multi-goal scorers.
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