Sports · 24 June 2026
Messi leads Golden Boot race with five goals
Hossein Zohrevand via Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-4.0)
The competition for the Golden Boot in the 2026 World Cup is intensifying, as numerous leading athletes have already accumulated multiple goals. Lionel Messi currently holds the top position with five goals across two matches, which includes one hat-trick and one two-goal performance. Haaland and Mbappe are close behind with four goals each, while Cristiano Ronaldo also scored a brace.
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