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Kane, Mbappe Eye Unprecedented Golden Boot
4 Jun
Summary
- Mbappe and Kane could become first to win Golden Boot twice.
- Haaland and Messi are also strong contenders for the award.
- The World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race is heating up.
The race for the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot is heating up, with Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane poised to potentially break the unique streak of no player ever winning the award more than once. Both stars have previously clinched the top scorer prize and are in contention again.
Kane, the 2018 winner, enters the tournament following a stellar season with Bayern Munich, scoring 61 goals in 51 matches. Mbappe, the 2022 recipient, is in remarkable form for Real Madrid, netting 42 goals in 44 appearances. His performance in the 2022 final alone secured him the award.
Other notable contenders include Erling Haaland of Norway and Lionel Messi of Argentina. Messi, potentially in his final World Cup at 38, aims to add a Golden Boot to his illustrious career after scoring seven goals in 2022. Haaland, despite no prior World Cup appearances, has an impressive club scoring record.
Vinicius Jr., Julian Alvarez, Ousmane Dembele, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mikel Oyarzabal, Viktor Gyokeres, Kai Havertz, Ismaila Sarr, Luis Diaz, and Cody Gakpo are also mentioned as potential contenders, highlighting the depth of attacking talent at the upcoming tournament in North America.
