Messi Leads Golden Boot Race After World Cup Round Of 32
Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot race with 7 goals after Argentina's 3-2 extra-time victory over Cabo Verde in the 2026 World Cup round of 32. Kylian Mbappé trails with 6 goals as the tournament advances to the knockout stages.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout round of 32 is now complete, and Lionel Messi of Argentina continues to lead the Golden Boot standings. Messi added another goal in Argentina's 3-2 extra-time win over Cabo Verde, extending his tournament tally to 7 goals. With 361 minutes played, he holds a clear advantage in the race for the tournament's top scorer award.
Top 10 Goal Scorers After Round of 32: 1. Lionel Messi – Argentina – 7 goals (361 minutes) 2. Kylian Mbappé – France – 6 goals, 2 assists (378 minutes) 3. Erling Braut Haaland – Norway – 5 goals (309 minutes) 4. Harry Kane – England – 5 goals (394 minutes) 5. Ousmane Dembélé – France – 4 goals, 2 assists (304 minutes) 6. Mikel Oyarzabal – Spain – 4 goals, 1 assist (333 minutes) 7. Vinícius Júnior – Brazil – 4 goals, 1 assist (398 minutes) 8. Ismaïla Sarr – Senegal – 4 goals, 1 assist (419 minutes) 9. Deniz Undav – Germany – 3 goals, 2 assists (174 minutes) 10. Johan Manzambi – Switzerland – 3 goals, 2 assists (220 minutes)
