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2026 World Cup Golden Boot: Vini Jr. Closing In On Messi, Mbappé

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June 25, 2026

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					2026 World Cup Golden Boot: Vini Jr. Closing In On Messi, Mbappé

The superstars have shined at the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far. Check out the latest Golden Boot odds after Vini Junior's brace.

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Legit.ng

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· Jun 23, 2026

Who will win 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot? Messi, Mbappe, and Haaland lead race

Lionel Messi is leading the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot standings with five goals after two games, closely followed by Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.

The Standard

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· Jun 23, 2026

World Cup 2026 top scorers: Cristiano Ronaldo to rival Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in Golden Boot race

The race for top scorers honour is heating up with every game

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 23, 2026

2026 World Cup: Messi, Mbappe, Haaland battle for Golden Boot

After two matches each at the 2026 World Cup, it appears the battle for the Golden Boot will be between Lionel Messi (Argentina), Kylian Mbappe (France) and Erling Haaland (Norway). The trio are the only players to score multiple goals in every match they have played so far. Messi currently leads the way with five [] 2026 World Cup: Messi, Mbappe, Haaland battle for Golden Boot

GiveMeSport

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· Jun 30, 2026

Will Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Play at the Next World Cup?

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been the best players in the last two decades of football, but will they make it to the 2030 World Cup?

UrduPoint

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· Jul 7, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi leads star names in adidas Golden Boot race

FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi leads star names in adidas Golden Boot race

The Independent

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· Jun 28, 2026

World Cup 2026 golden boot standings as Lionel Messi surges clear of Mbappe, Haaland and Kane

The all-time leading World Cup scorer continues to swell his tally

CBS Sports

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· Jul 8, 2026

2026 World Cup Golden Boot odds: Lionel Messi retakes lead and favored betting role entering quarterfinals

Lionel Messi is back in front for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot

Latestly.com

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· Jul 2, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot: Top Scorers with Assists

Stay updated with the thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race! As of July 2, 2026, Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi are neck-and-neck at the top, both with 6 goals. They are closely followed by formidable contenders Erling Haaland and Harry Kane, each with 5 goals. This comprehensive article provides the full list of top goal scorers and assist.

NDTV

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· Jun 24, 2026

Ronaldo vs Messi Is Not Dead: Cristiano Just Breathed Fresh Life Into It

Lionel Messi is 39. Cristiano Ronaldo is 41. By the time the next FIFA World Cup comes around in 2030 in Spain, at least one of them will most likely have retired. So, savour it while you can.

SkySports

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Who will win the World Cup Golden Boot? Have your say...

Who will win the World Cup Golden Boot? Have your say...

JFeed

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· Jun 28, 2026

Messi or Ronaldo: The Greatest Debate in Football History Still Has No Easy Answer

The 2026 World Cup is here, and somewhere between the group stage drama and the golden boot race, the argument that has defined a generation of football is alive again: Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo --- who is really the greatest of all time?

Sports Mole

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· Jul 2, 2026

2026 World Cup could still treat us to a Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo final "if the stars align"

There could be a Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi final at the 2026 World Cup, with Portugal and Argentina in opposite sides of the draw.

Business Today

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· Jul 2, 2026

Messi and Mbappe both on 6 goals: The FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race is now a thriller with 5 contenders

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are tied on 6 goals in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race, with Erling Haaland, Vinicius Jr and Ousmane Dembele still in contention. The battle for football's biggest individual prize is just heating up.

Ariana News

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· Jul 6, 2026

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race: Messi and Mbappe level at the top as knockout stage heats up

The race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be one of the tournament’s most compelling storylines, with Argentina captain Lionel Messi and France star Kylian Mbappe locked together at the top of the scoring charts on seven goals each after the opening Round of 16 matches. Mbappe [] The post World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race: Messi and Mbappe level at the top as knockout stage heats up first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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· Jul 3, 2026

2026 World Cup Odds: Messi Favored Over Mbappé In Historic Golden Boot Race

The superstars have shined at the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far. Check out the latest Golden Boot odds after Lionel Messi's goal against Cape Verde.

Football365

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· Jun 23, 2026

Over to you, Ronaldo: Messi, Mbappe and Haaland send repeat World Cup message

Lionel Messi has five goals. Kylian Mbappe has four. Erling Haaland has four. Cristiano Ronaldo must respond. Over to you, Cristiano. Again.

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 23, 2026

World Cup guide: Mexican goalkeeper can join Ronaldo and Messi

World Cup guide: Mexican goalkeeper can join Ronaldo and Messi

Off The Press

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· Jul 5, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘This will be my last World Cup’

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that this will be his last World Cup, as he prepares to face Spain with Portugal in Monday’s round-of-16 clash in Dallas. Ronaldo, 41, has played in six editions of the tournament — in 2006, 2020, 2014, 2018, 2022 and now in 2026 — and became the first player to score []...Click to read more

BBC Sport

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· Jun 21, 2026

World Cup quiz: Name every Golden Boot winner

How many World Cup top goalscorers from down the years can you name?

Esteemed Kompany

· Jul 6, 2026

On the biggest of stages, a Manchester City superstar leaves his mark

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has seen the biggest stars shine on the grand stage. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Michael Olise and Harry Kane have all made their mark at the tournament. In th...

Planet Football

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· Jun 21, 2026

The top 10 World Cup assist makers of all-time: Messi 2nd, Beckham & more…

Messi is one behind a Brazilian legend. The post The top 10 World Cup assist makers of all-time: Messi 2nd, Beckham more appeared first on Planet Football.

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