Messi, Haaland and Mbappe Lead Growing World Cup Golden Boot Race

21 Jun 2026

The World Cup Golden Boot race is gathering pace, with Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane and Folarin Balogun among the leading contenders. Early scoring bursts have created a crowded field, but deeper tournament runs and penalty duties could prove decisive as the competition moves toward the knockout rounds.