Messi scores again, maintains lead over Mbappé in Golden Boot race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 1:19 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Lionel Messi scored his 20th goal this summer, further extending his lead over Kylian Mbappé in the race for the Golden Boot. Mbappé, who scored twice against Sweden, had briefly closed the gap to one goal. Both players continue their impressive scoring streaks with no signs of slowing down. The competition between them is generating significant excitement.
- •Messi reaches 20 goals in the current scoring race.
- •Mbappé scored a brace, reducing Messi's lead to one goal.
- •The competition remains intense as both players keep scoring.
- 1:19 AMYahoo Sports — 🔝Messi pulls further clear of Mbappé in the all-time scorers list
"Without a doubt, the race for the Golden Boot between Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi is absolutely thrilling.The Real Madrid player scored a brace against Sweden and moved to within one goal of the A...
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