Lionel Messi scores his eighth goal of this year’s World Cup, takes lead in Golden Boot race
Summary
Lionel Messi scored his eighth goal in the 2026 World Cup during Argentina’s match against Egypt, leading the race for the Golden Boot award. This goal was part of a record streak where Messi has scored in nine straight World Cup games.Key Facts
- Messi scored his eighth goal of the 2026 World Cup in the 83rd minute against Egypt.
- The goal helped tie the match 2-2 after Egypt had taken the lead with two goals.
- Messi assisted Argentina’s first goal in the 79th minute.
- He has scored in nine consecutive World Cup games, a new record.
- Messi now leads the Golden Boot race with eight goals, ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland, who each have seven.
- Messi holds a two-goal lead over Mbappé on the all-time World Cup goal list.
- In the 2022 World Cup, Messi was second in the Golden Boot race with seven goals as Argentina won the tournament.
- Other top scorers in the 2026 tournament include Harry Kane with six goals.
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