Argentina’s legendary forward Lionel Messi has reclaimed the top spot in the race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, moving ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland after another standout performance.
Messi scored a late goal and provided an assist as the defending champions completed a sensational comeback against Egypt, overturning a 2-0 deficit with just 11 minutes remaining to win 3-2 in Atlanta on Tuesday night.
With that goal, Messi became the first player ever to score in six consecutive World Cup knockout matches. Earlier in the tournament, he had already surpassed Miroslav Klose to become the all-time leading scorer in World Cup finals history.
The following evening, Norway’s Erling Haaland continued his remarkable form, adding two goals to his tally after his decisive strike against Ivory Coast in the round of 32. His brace helped Norway pull off a stunning upset victory over Brazil.
Meanwhile, England captain Harry Kane kept himself firmly in contention for the Golden Boot, converting a penalty to score his sixth goal of the tournament. Kane’s effort helped 10-man England secure a famous win over co-hosts Mexico at the iconic Estadio Azteca.
Here are the latest standings in the race for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot...
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