World Cup Golden Boot: Messi leads Mbappe, Haaland before quarterfinals
Summary
Lionel Messi leads the World Cup Golden Boot race with eight goals after scoring in Argentina’s 3-2 win over Egypt in the round of 16. Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland follow closely with seven goals each as the tournament moves into the quarterfinals.Key Facts
- Lionel Messi scored his eighth goal for Argentina in their round of 16 victory over Egypt.
- Messi is currently the top goal scorer in the 2026 World Cup.
- Kylian Mbappe (France) and Erling Haaland (Norway) have seven goals each.
- Harry Kane of England has six goals so far in the tournament.
- The Golden Boot is awarded to the player with the most goals by the end of the World Cup.
- If players have the same number of goals, the award goes to the one with the most assists.
- If still tied, the player with fewer minutes played wins the Golden Boot.
- Past Golden Boot winners include Mbappe (2022), Kane (2018), and James Rodriguez (2014); no player has won it more than once.
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