World Cup 2026: Messi, Mbappe, Haaland Vie for Golden Boot
Summary
Lionel Messi leads the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race with five goals, closely followed by Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland with four goals each. All three are breaking records early in the tournament, showcasing exceptional performances.
Key Points
- Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot race with five goals in two games at the 2026 World Cup.
- Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland both have four goals, marking only the second time in World Cup history three players have scored four or more goals after two games.
- Messi broke the World Cup all-time goal-scoring record by scoring two goals against Austria.
- Mbappe equaled Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals, while Haaland is Norway's top World Cup scorer after two games.
