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Mbappé Ties Messi at Top of World Cup Golden Boot

Published July 5, 2026 · Updated July 5, 2026 · The Guardian

Kylian Mbappé has equaled Lionel Messi at the top of the World Cup Golden Boot charts with seven goals, scoring the decisive penalty against Paraguay.

French star Kylian Mbappé has pulled level with Lionel Messi atop the Golden Boot standings with seven goals after his match-winning penalty against Paraguay. The 2026 World Cup continues to showcase elite attacking talent. catcross.org

Other top contenders include Erling Haaland and Harry Kane, who each have five goals, while Vinícius Júnior and Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal are closing in with four apiece. The race for the Golden Boot remains wide open with more matches to come.

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