Messi tops World Cup scoring chart with 8 goals after Argentina's 3-2 comeback win over Egypt

Published Jul 7, 06:13 PM UTC

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Following Argentina's dramatic 3-2 round of 16 victory over Egypt in the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi scored the equalizer late in the match, bringing his tournament total to 8 goals. This moved him ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland, who remain tied at 7 goals each. Harry Kane holds fourth place with 6 goals, while a group of players including Ousmane Dembélé, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior are tied at 4 goals. The match saw Argentina overturn a deficit in a thrilling comeback, with Messi's strike proving crucial. The article provides an updated ranking of the tournament's top scorers as of July 7, 2026.

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Messi Takes Sole Lead in Golden Boot Race

The Round of 16 clash between Argentina and Egypt has reshuffled the 2026 World Cup top scorers ranking. Entering the match, Lionel Messi was tied with Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland at the top of the leaderboard with seven goals each. The Argentine forward had a chance to reclaim sole possession of first place — and he delivered.

A Dramatic Equalizer

Messi scored the 2-2 equalizer late in the match, bringing his tournament total to eight goals. His strike set the stage for a dramatic 3-2 victory, sending Argentina through to the quarterfinals in a wild finish.

Updated Top Scorers

| Rank | Player | Goals | |------|--------|-------| | #1 | Lionel Messi | 8 | | #2 | Kylian Mbappé | 7 | | #3 | Erling Haaland | 7 | | #4 | Harry Kane | 6 | | #5 | Ousmane Dembélé | 4 | | #6 | Jude Bellingham | 4 |

Other players with four goals include Ismaïla Sarr, Mikel Oyarzabal, Vinicius Junior, and Julian Quiñones.

Updated on July 7, 2026 — 20:11

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Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertWestern

Original headline: Coupe du Monde 2026 : le classement des meilleurs buteurs

Original language: FR

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