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Race for Golden Boot hotting up

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June 24, 2026

THE big players have been catching the eye in the global showpiece in North America.

- By ROBERT O'CONNOR

Race for Golden Boot hotting up

The World Cup has so far been notable for standout performances from those tipped to battle for the Golden Boot.

Here, we look at the contenders for the prize.

LIONEL MESSI (five)

With five goals in two games, the Argentina captain has been arguably the story of the tournament so far. His first-half strike in Monday's 2-0 win over Austria saw him move ahead of Miroslav Klose as the all-time top scorer at the finals, before moving a further goal ahead in stoppage time with his 18th.

With as many as six matches possibly to come if the world champions go all the way, it is highly likely the bar will be raised again before July 19.

KYLIAN MBAPPE (four)

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