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2026 World Cup Golden Boot race: Lionel Messi extends lead as stars close in

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2026 World Cup Golden Boot race: Lionel Messi extends lead as stars close in

Lionel Messi leads the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race with seven goals after the Round of 32. Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, Erling Haaland and Ousmane Dembélé are all closing in heading into the Round of 16.