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Full coverage· Sports· Updated

Mbappe and Messi Lead Race for 2026 World Cup Golden Boot

Kylian Mbappe leads the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race with a 56% chance, closely followed by Lionel Messi at 34%. Both players currently top the scoring chart with eight goals each, while Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham remain in contention.

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What happened

  1. 01Kylian Mbappe holds a 56% chance to win the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot.
  2. 02Lionel Messi is the second favorite with a 34% probability.
  3. 03Mbappe and Messi currently lead with eight goals each in the tournament.
  4. 04Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have six goals and remain contenders.
  5. 05Semi-final winners gain an advantage as the final spotlight favors top scorers.
  6. 06The Golden Boot decision may come down to the final moments of the World Cup.

The final stages of the tournament will be crucial in deciding the top scorer.

Translated and summarized by baba from Mako, the latest report. Read Mako’s original

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