Messi and Mbappe lead Golden Boot race in World Cup 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 1:56 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are tied with six goals each as the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stages continue. The competition for the Golden Boot intensifies with Norway's Erling Haaland trailing with five goals. Messi has no assists, while Mbappe has two. Both players are previous Golden Boot winners, with Mbappe holding the title from the 2022 World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo has scored twice in the tournament, placing him behind the leaders but still in contention.
- •Messi and Mbappe each have six goals in the tournament.
- •Haaland has five goals and trails the leaders.
- •Mbappe has two assists; Messi has none.
- •Ronaldo has scored twice in the competition.
- •Knockout rounds are crucial for players' Golden Boot aspirations.
- 1:56 AMYahoo Sports — Who is leading the race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot award?
"Argentina’s Messi is level on goals with France’s Mbappe as World Cup favourites look to power through the knockouts.
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