Messi, Mbappe and Haaland Level on Goals as Golden Boot Race Heats Up in FIFA World Cup 2026

Erling Haaland has joined Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe at the top of the goalscoring chart in the ongoing FIFA World Cup after scoring twice against Brazil. The Norwegian striker now has seven goals in the tournament, putting him level with the two global stars.

The race for the Golden Boot is now shaping up to be one of the biggest storylines of the competition. Messi, Mbappe, and Haaland have all scored seven goals and have played key roles in guiding their teams through the knockout stage.

With the tournament entering its decisive phase, every goal could make the difference in the battle for the top scorer's award. If their teams continue to progress, the three forwards are expected to remain the leading contenders for the Golden Boot, setting up an exciting finish to the race.