Lionel Messi leads Golden Boot race at 2026 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:05 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
During the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lionel Messi has scored three goals, placing him at the top of the Golden Boot standings. Following Messi, several players, including Folarin Balogun and Kylian Mbappe, each have two goals. The tournament is notable for the potential of Mbappe to become the first player to win the Golden Boot twice, having claimed it in 2022. As matches continue, the chase for individual scoring supremacy remains competitive.
- •Messi has three goals for Argentina in the tournament.
- •Balogun, Mbappe, and others follow closely with two goals each.
- •Mbappe seeks to become the first player with two Golden Boots.
- •The standings also consider assists and minutes played as tiebreakers.
- •The latest standings were updated on June 17.
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup Golden Boot: Most goals, standings
"Tracking the top scorers in North America this summer looking to make history.
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