World Cup Golden Boot Race: Messi edges in front of Mbappe and Haaland
Lionel Messi has taken the lead in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race after scoring in Argentina's victory over Egypt. He currently sits ahead of Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane in a highly competitive tournament scoring field.
Why it matters
The 2026 World Cup is witnessing an unusually high scoring rate, with several top-tier players competing for the tournament's individual scoring record.
World Cup Golden Boot Race: Messi edges in front of Mbappe and Haaland The Football Faithful Wed, July 8, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC · 2 min read Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot race at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after being briefly pegged back by Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.
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