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Lionel Messi scores eighth World Cup goal against Egypt, leads Golden Boot race

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 5:54 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Lionel Messi scores eighth World Cup goal against Egypt, leads Golden Boot race

Summary

Lionel Messi scored his eighth goal of this year's World Cup during a match against Egypt on July 7, leveling the score at 2-2 in the 83rd minute. His goal came after he assisted Cristian Romero's equalizer just minutes earlier. This marks Messi's 21st career World Cup goal and extends his scoring streak to nine consecutive games for Argentina. With this goal, he also moves ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland in the Golden Boot race, now leading with eight goals. Messi's eight goals put him in contention for his first Golden Boot after finishing second behind Mbappé in 2022.

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By the Numbers

•Messi scored in the 83rd minute to make it 2-2.
•He assisted Romero’s goal earlier in the match.
•Messi’s goal marked his 21st World Cup goal overall.
•He leads the Golden Boot race with eight goals.
•Messi's scoring streak extends to nine consecutive matches.

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5:54 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi scores his eighth goal of this year's World Cup, takes lead in Golden Boot race

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Lionel Messi scored his eighth goal of this year's World Cup on Tuesday against Egypt, extending his scoring streak to nine consecutive games for Argentina and moving to the top of a tight Golden Boot race. The 21st goal of Messi's World Cup career came in the 83rd minute off an assist from Gonzalo Montiel, leveling the game at 2-2 and making up for a saved penalty kick in the 19th minute.
— Yahoo Sportsby MAURA CAREY

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