Haaland Challenges Messi and Mbappé for World Cup Golden Boot

July 6, 2026 - 02:12 | Last updated July 6, 2026 - 02:12

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Abdulrahman Al-Hamdan (Riyadh) @AH_7888

In an exceptional football night, Erling Haaland shook up the 2026 World Cup scoring race, after scoring two goals against Brazil, leading Norway to a historic victory and bringing his tally to 7 goals, equaling the number held by both Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé at the top of the scoring list.

What Haaland did was not just another brace to add to his record, but a clear declaration that the Norwegian striker is present strongly in the most important moments of the tournament. In a match that carried a lot of pressure, he proved his ability to make the difference, giving his country's team the ticket to advance and simultaneously igniting the Golden Boot race.

The question remains open: Will Haaland succeed in taking sole possession of the scoring lead? Or will Messi or Mbappé respond in the upcoming rounds? The answer will come from the pitch, but what is certain is that the Golden Boot race has entered a phase that does not allow any margin for error, and that every goal may be enough to create a new glory.