Messi and Mbappe lead Golden Boot race as Bellingham joins chase

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Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Messi and Mbappe lead Golden Boot race as Bellingham joins chase

Summary

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are tied at the top of the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race with eight goals each, while Erling Haaland follows closely with seven. Jude Bellingham has entered the contention after scoring twice against Norway, bringing his total to six goals. Harry Kane also remains in the mix with six goals. The competition remains intense as they advance through the knockout stages. Each player aims to break the record of 13 goals held by Just Fontaine in a single tournament.

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Key Details

•Messi and Mbappe lead with eight goals each.
•Haaland has seven goals after early knockout exit.
•Bellingham scored twice against Norway to total six goals.
•Kane also has six goals in the tournament.
•The fight for the Golden Boot intensifies in knockout rounds.

What they're saying

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Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Vinicius Junior have kept up the pace in what is shaping up to be one of the most hotly contested World Cup Golden Boot battles in memory.
— Sky Sports Football

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