Golden Boot Race Heats Up With Four Giants in the Hunt

According to Sky Sports, the race for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot has become one of the most compelling subplots of the tournament, with four of the planet's biggest names all in contention.

Erling Haaland has already become Norway's all-time leading scorer at World Cups after just two matches, while Harry Kane has overtaken Gary Lineker as England's highest World Cup scorer. Meanwhile Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi are each adding to their already extraordinary tournament tallies.

Sky Sports reports that all four will have their eyes on Just Fontaine's remarkable record of 13 goals in a single tournament, set back in 1958. Only three players in World Cup history have ever reached double figures in one tournament, making that milestone a towering challenge. With the knockout rounds now in full swing, the race is very much alive.