The race for the 2026 World Cup top scorer title is heating up.

VHO - The race for the "Top Scorer" title at the 2026 World Cup is heating up right from the first matches as a host of the world's leading attacking stars shine.

Names like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland have all made a strong impression, promising an exciting competition for the tournament's most prestigious individual award.

Haaland (in red) scored a brace in his first World Cup match.

In Group I, Mbappe continued to demonstrate his class by scoring a brace, playing a major role in helping France defeat Senegal 3-1. The two goals from the Les Bleus captain not only secured three points but also propelled him into the group of leading scorers in the tournament.

Also in this group, Haaland had an incredibly impressive World Cup debut. The Norwegian striker scored two goals in the 4-1 victory over Iraq, helping the Nordic team get off to a good start on their journey to qualify for the next round.

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However, the spotlight of the matchday on June 17 belonged to Messi. The Argentine superstar scored a hat-trick against Algeria, helping the reigning world champions win 3-0 in Group J.

Messi is currently leading the race for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot.

This was Messi's first hat-trick at a World Cup, and it also made him the oldest player in history to score a hat-trick at the biggest tournament on the planet.

With 3 goals, Messi has moved to the top of the race for the "Golden Boot" at the 2026 World Cup.

Following Messi is a group of six players who have all scored two goals: Mbappe, Haaland, Kai Havertz (Germany), Yasin Ayari (Sweden), Elijah Just (New Zealand), and Folarin Balogun (USA).

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After Messi, Haaland, and Mbappe, fans are waiting for Cristiano Ronaldo to make his mark in Portugal's opening match against the Republic of Congo on the morning of June 18th, promising to make the race for the 2026 World Cup top scorer even more exciting.

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