Mbappé and Messi Lead Golden Boot Race at World Cup 2026

Kylian Mbappé’s strike against Morocco in the quarter‑finals raised his tally to eight goals, putting him level with Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot. Messi, who has been scoring consistently throughout the tournament, remains tied with the French forward.

Meanwhile, Norway’s Erling Haaland added a brace against Brazil, closing the gap and intensifying the competition. The battle for the top scorer is set to become even more fierce as the World Cup progresses.