Lionel Messi Leads World Cup 2026 Golden Boot Race Against Mbappe

Messi’s goal against Egypt lifted his World Cup 2026 tally to eight, matching the tournament’s 2,000‑goal milestone. The strike comes as the competition approaches the 2,000‑goal mark overall.

Now Messi and Kylian Mbappé are dead‑locked in the Golden Boot race, each chasing a historic record. The upcoming matches will determine which striker ultimately claims the accolade.