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2026 World Cup: Messi leads scoring charts after Round of 16
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2026 World Cup: Messi leads scoring charts after Round of 16

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lionel Messi leads the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race with 8 goals after the Round of 16.
  • Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are tied for second with 7 goals each.
  • Harry Kane follows with 6 goals, keeping the competition for the top scorer title tight.

Lionel Messi has surged to the top of the 2026 FIFA World Cup's Golden Boot standings with eight goals. The Argentina captain achieved this feat after his team's dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the Round of 16.

Messi was instrumental in Argentina's win, scoring the equalizer and providing an assist. His latest strike places him ahead of France's Kylian Mbappe and Norway's Erling Haaland, who are both currently on seven goals. The race for the top scorer award remains intensely competitive as the tournament progresses to the quarter-final stage.

England captain Harry Kane is also a strong contender, having scored six goals during England's victory against Mexico. With the top four scorers still in contention, the battle for the Golden Boot is expected to be a highlight of the final rounds of the competition.

The current top scorers list after the Round of 16 is as follows: Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 8 goals (1 assist) Kylian Mbappe (France) – 7 goals (2 assists) Erling Haaland (Norway) – 7 goals Harry Kane (England) – 6 goals (1 assist)

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