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World Cup 2026 Top Scorers: Messi, Haaland & Most Goals in Race for Golden Boot
List of the top goalscorers at World Cup 2026, including Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and more
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Daily Post Nigeria
· 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
Business Today
· 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.
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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
Latestly.com
· 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.
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· Jun 23, 2026
A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?
It is fast turning into a Golden Boot race for the ages as the world's best strikers star at the World Cup. But who will come out on top?
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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.
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