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Messi shines as Golden Boot race heats up at World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:40 AM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Messi shines as Golden Boot race heats up at World Cup

Summary

Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot race at the 2026 World Cup with five goals after two matches. His standout performances include a hat-trick against Algeria and two goals against Austria. Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland pursue closely with four goals each. Cristiano Ronaldo has scored twice, becoming the first player to score in six World Cups. Harry Kane remains at two goals after a goalless draw against Ghana.

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By the Numbers

•Messi has five goals in the tournament so far.
•Mbappe and Haaland each have four goals.
•Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal's win over Uzbekistan.
•Kane is on two goals after England's draw with Ghana.
•The tournament has started strong with record-breaking performances.

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12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Golden Boot battle steals the show at World Cup

What they're saying

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Usually a subplot, the race for the World Cup Golden Boot is one of the main talking points at the 2026 tournament as the top marksmen set a blistering pace.Kane, whose six goals won him the Golden Boot at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, is stuck on two after missing a golden chance during England's goalless draw against Ghana on Tuesday.
— Yahoo Sports

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