World Cup 2026 golden boot standings as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland lead race

Messi followed up his hat-trick against Algeria with a record-breaking brace against Austria, while Mbappe and Erling Haaland added a second double apiece as the stars continue to light up the 2026 World Cup

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