Messi, Mbappe, Haaland lead Golden Boot race at FIFA World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland are in a competitive race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Each has made significant contributions, enhancing their legacies at this tournament. The Golden Boot will consider not just goals scored, but also assists and minutes played in the event of a tie. The current standings remain unresolved as multiple top players vie for the honor.
- •Messi, Mbappe, and Haaland are top contenders for the Golden Boot.
- •Tiebreakers include assists and fewest minutes played.
- •The tournament is ongoing, with performances still influencing standings.
- •Historical ties in the Golden Boot race occurred in 1962 and 1994.
- •Live goal totals are trackable for ongoing updates.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — How World Cup Golden Boot tiebreakers work as Messi, Mbappe, Haaland chase top goal honor
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