Messi Sparks Golden Boot Showdown as World Cup Scorer Race Intensifies
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Messi leads the Golden Boot race with five goals, while Mbappé and Haaland each have four, keeping a star-studded battle for the World Cup’s top scorer alive as Portugal, England and others push for knockouts; Ronaldo and Kane remain threats, with possible challengers like Oyarzabal and Undav, plus Norway’s viral Viking Row and a famous DR Congo superfan adding drama ahead of key matches.
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- All-time greatest: who is the highest goalscorer in World Cup history? The Guardian
- World Cup 2026 golden boot: Messi, Mbappe, Haaland & Kane in race for the ages - who will win? BBC
- All-Time World Cup Top Scorers: Messi Makes History, Who's Next On The List? FOX Sports
- Football Daily | The World Cup stage is set for a Golden Boot shootout for the ages The Guardian
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