As the 2026 World Cup group stage enters its decisive phase, the race for the tournament’s top scorer title is beginning to capture the attention of fans and experts.
After the opening rounds, Lionel Messi has become the tournament’s leading scorer with five goals in just two matches, a number that keeps him at the top of the rankings.
The Argentine captain is enjoying an outstanding offensive moment and has been crucial to Argentina’s strong start in the World Cup.
However, the advantage remains narrow, and the competition is expected to stay open throughout the upcoming matches.
Messi’s main challengers are Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland, who have each scored four goals.
Both forwards continue to show their usual star power and appear as the leading candidates to compete for the tournament’s Golden Boot.
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With three goals, Deniz Undav and Jonathan David stand out as surprising performers who continue impressing at the beginning of the tournament.
Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo officially entered the race after scoring a brace against Uzbekistan and reaching two goals in the competition.
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