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Messi Scores 5, Mbappé & Haaland 4: World Cup Top Scorer Race Ignites in Group Stage
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Messi Scores 5, Mbappé & Haaland 4: World Cup Top Scorer Race Ignites in Group Stage

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers are witnessing an intense scoring battle among top stars.
  • Lionel Messi leads the race with 5 goals, followed by Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland, each with 4 goals.
  • All three prominent players scored multiple goals within a single day.

The race for the top scorer title in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers has ignited into a superstar showdown even during the group stage. As of June 23 (KST), the scoring charts are dominated by football's biggest names: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland.

Lionel Messi currently leads the pack with an impressive 5 goals. Hot on his heels are Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland, who have each netted 4 goals. The competition is fierce, with all three star players achieving multi-goal performances within the same day, highlighting their exceptional form and determination to claim the coveted Golden Boot.

Messi set an early pace for the scoring race. Argentina's recent performance saw Messi contributing significantly, setting a high bar for his rivals. The intensity of the goal-scoring competition suggests that fans can expect a thrilling tournament, with individual brilliance playing a major role in the outcomes of matches.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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