Messi's goal against Egypt secured him the top position as the leading scorer of the 2026 World Cup.
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Lionel Messi has grabbed the spotlight after leading Argentina to a dramatic comeback victory over Egypt in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. With one additional goal, Messi has reclaimed the top spot in the Golden Boot race, overtaking his main rival Kylian Mbappé.
According to the provisional top scorers list released by FIFA on Wednesday, Messi now holds a tally of eight goals and one assist. He notched one goal and one assist during Argentina's 3-2 win over Egypt that secured the nation's quarter-final ticket.
With eight goals to his name, the Argentine megastar holds a one-goal advantage over French forward Kylian Mbappé, who has dropped to second place. Mbappé has recorded seven goals and two assists so far across the 2026 World Cup.
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Trailing Mbappé, Erling Haaland remains in contention. The Norwegian striker has also scored seven goals, but has not registered any assists, placing him in third position.
The race is growing increasingly tight, as all three top ranked players still have the opportunity to add to their goal tallies while they remain active in the tournament.
Meanwhile, England striker Harry Kane sits in fourth place with six goals and one assist. The Three Lions captain still has a chance to close the gap on his rivals if he delivers a sharp performance in the quarter-final stage.
For Messi, leading the Golden Boot standings is an added bonus to his impressive form for Argentina. No longer in his physical prime, he still operates as both the creative playmaking engine and primary attacking focal point for the Albiceleste as they aim to defend their world championship title.
Top 10 2026 World Cup Top Scorers List:
1. Lionel Messi (Argentina): 8 goals, 1 assist
2. Kylian Mbappé (France): 7 goals, 2 assists
3. Erling Haaland (Norway): 7 goals
4. Harry Kane (England): 6 goals, 1 assist
5. Ousmane Dembélé (France): 4 goals, 2 assists
6. Ismaila Sarr (Senegal): 4 goals, 1 assist
7. Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain): 4 goals, 1 assist
8. Julian Quiñones (Mexico): 4 goals, 1 assist
9. Jude Bellingham (England): 4 goals, 1 assist
10. Vinícius Júnior (Brazil): 4 goals, 1 assist Summary
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