Published Jun 23, 2026, 4:35 AM ET · Updated 5 months ago · 1 source
World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane in epic battle to be top goalscorer
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Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland 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. The superstars are delivering on the biggest stage of them all and are setting a blistering pace in the race to be the 2026 tournament's top goalscorer. Messi heads the field with five goals from two games after his double against Austria secured Argentina a 2-0 victory. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video play