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Messi, Mbappe, Haaland, and Kane Battle for 2026 World Cup Golden Boot

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Messi, Mbappe, Haaland, and Kane Battle for 2026 World Cup Golden Boot
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First reported by N12 · 39 minutes ago

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At the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot race with seven goals, followed by Kylian Mbappe with six, and Erling Haaland and Harry Kane with five each. The competition remains intense as the tournament advances to the knockout stages.

  • 01Lionel Messi leads the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race with seven goals.
  • 02Kylian Mbappe follows closely with six goals, securing France's Round of 16 spot.
  • 03Erling Haaland and Harry Kane each have five goals, keeping the race tight.
  • 04Mbappe will face Paraguay, Kane plays Mexico, and Haaland meets Brazil in upcoming matches.
  • 05Players like Ousmane Dembele and Vinicius Jr. with four goals aim to close the gap.
  • 06The Golden Boot competition intensifies as the World Cup moves into knockout rounds.

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N12Center · Hebrew39 minutes ago
Messi, Mbappe, Haaland, and Kane Battle for 2026 World Cup Golden Boot
MakoCenter · Hebrew39 minutes ago
Messi, Mbappe, Haaland, and Kane Battle for 2026 World Cup Golden Boot

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