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World Cup 2026: Messi leads Mbappe, Haaland, others in Golden Boot race

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has eased into the early lead in the race for the Golden Boot, awarded to the top scorer at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

World Cup 2026: Messi leads Mbappe, Haaland, others in Golden Boot race

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Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has eased into the early lead in the race for the Golden Boot, awarded to the top scorer at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in the early hours of today.

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Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has eased into the early lead in the race for the Golden Boot, awarded to the top scorer at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in the early hours of today.

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Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in the early hours of today.

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