Lionel Messi leads race for World Cup Golden Boot with eight goals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 1:37 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup intensifies as Lionel Messi tops the leaderboard with eight goals after scoring in Argentina's 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt. Following Messi are Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland, both with seven goals, while Harry Kane is fourth with six. As the quarterfinals approach, the competition among these top scorers is fierce, continuing to draw attention as they chase the prestigious award.
- •Messi has scored in every stage of the tournament.
- •Mbappé and Haaland are tied for second with seven goals.
- •Kane has six goals, playing a key role for England.
- •Quarterfinals are set to begin soon.
- 1:37 AMYahoo Sports — 🔥Main event: the thrilling race for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot
"With the quarterfinals just around the corner, the race for the Golden Boot is reaching its peak. Four of the biggest stars in world football are battling neck and neck to be crowned the tournament’...
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