Haaland ties for World Cup scoring lead as tournament unfolds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:32 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The 2026 World Cup continues to showcase aggressive, attacking play. Erling Haaland's brace against Brazil has pushed him to seven goals, tying him with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé for the tournament lead. Harry Kane, with five goals, seeks to catch up in his upcoming match against Mexico. This marks the first time in World Cup history that three players have reached such a goal tally at this stage. The competition remains intense as players strive for further achievements.
- •Erling Haaland scores twice to eliminate Brazil in the tournament.
- •Haaland, Messi, and Mbappé each have seven goals so far.
- •Harry Kane has five goals and is set to play against Mexico.
- •This is the first World Cup with three players scoring seven goals at this stage.
- •The tournament is gaining attention for its aggressive style of play.
- 10:32 PMYahoo Sports — Modern era of football delivers World Cup first 🎯
"If you're a fan of aggressive, attacking play, well, modern football is for you! And the 2026 World Cup has seen plenty of it. The game's biggest stars so often score for their clubs, and this year t...
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