Lionel Messi has moved ahead of Kylian Mbappé in the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race after another impressive scoring run. The Argentine superstar’s performances have strengthened his push for the tournament’s top scorer award as the competition reaches its decisive stages.

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The race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot is historically tight, with an epic three-way tie at the top of the leaderboard. Kylian Mbappé (France), Lionel Messi (Argentina), and Erling Haaland (Norway) are all locked at 7 goals each, with England's Harry Kane trailing closely behind at 6 goals.

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