The competition for the 2026 World Cup top scorer award heated up as French star Kylian Mbappe continued his brilliance by adding a new goal to his tally, keeping him at the center of the Golden Boot race as the tournament nears its decisive stages.

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Mbappe's goal confirmed his continued impressive offensive performances, raising his tally to six goals, narrowing the gap with leader Lionel Messi, who tops the scorers' list with seven goals, while Harry Kane and Erling Haaland continue their pursuit with five goals each. The race is not limited to the number of goals, as tournament rules stipulate resorting to the number of assists, then the number of minutes played, in case players are tied on goals, making every match and every scoring opportunity influential in the Golden Boot race. With the knockout stages continuing, the competition remains open among the world's top stars, amid fan anticipation to know the player who will finish the tournament atop the 2026 World Cup scoring chart.