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Mbappe Leads Messi in Tight Race for 2026 World Cup Golden Boot
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First reported by Mako · Jul 13, 2026
What happened
Kylian Mbappe currently leads Lionel Messi in the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race due to more assists, with both players tied at eight goals. Norway’s Erling Haaland was eliminated in the quarterfinals, while England’s Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane remain contenders. The semifinals and third-place match will be decisive for the top scorer title.
- 01Kylian Mbappe leads Golden Boot race with 8 goals and 3 assists, ahead of Messi's 8 goals and 2 assists.
- 02Lionel Messi remains a strong contender as Argentina advances to the semifinals.
- 03Erling Haaland scored 7 goals but was eliminated after Norway lost in the quarterfinals.
- 04England’s Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane each have 6 goals, competing for top scorer spots.
- 05The third-place playoff offers a final chance for Golden Boot contenders to increase their goal tally.
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