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Messi Leads Golden Boot Race Ahead of FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals

Lionel Messi tops the goal-scoring chart with eight goals after Argentina's win over Egypt, followed closely by Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe.

Jul 8, 2026, 11:04 AM Al Jazeera

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Argentina's Lionel Messi has taken the lead in the race for the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot after scoring his eighth goal in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Egypt in the round of 16. Messi's goal leveled the match after Argentina trailed 2-0, helping him pull ahead of other top scorers.

For three days, Messi and France's Kylian Mbappe were joint leaders with seven goals each. However, Erling Haaland's two goals in Norway's round of 16 win against Brazil brought him level with both players before Messi's latest strike.

England's Harry Kane has scored six goals following England's 3-2 win over Mexico. Mbappe, the current Golden Boot holder from the 2022 World Cup where he scored eight goals, remains a strong contender.

The all-time record for most goals in a single World Cup tournament is held by French forward Just Fontaine, who scored 13 goals in 1958.

The FIFA World Cup quarterfinals are set, with key matchups including France vs Morocco.

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