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Following the first quarterfinal of the 2026 World Cup, the top scorers ranking has been reshuffled. Lionel Messi initially led the ranking after scoring against Egypt, but Kylian Mbappé equalized by netting a goal against Morocco in France's 2-0 quarterfinal victory. Both Messi and Mbappé now have 8 goals each, placing them jointly at the top. Erling Haaland follows with 7 goals, Harry Kane has 6, Ousmane Dembélé has 5, and Jude Bellingham has 4. The article, published by Foot Mercato on July 10, 2026, highlights the competitive race for the Golden Boot as the tournament progresses.
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The first quarter-final of the World Cup has reshuffled the standings in the competition's top scorers ranking. After scoring against Egypt, Lionel Messi held the lead — but Kylian Mbappé has now caught up.
The Real Madrid striker found the net against Morocco in the quarter-final (2-0). With that goal, the Frenchman moves level at the top of the ranking with 8 goals, tied with Messi and one ahead of Erling Haaland.
Current Top Scorers
| Rank | Player | Goals | |------|--------|-------| | #1 | Lionel Messi | 8 | | #2 | Kylian Mbappé | 8 | | #3 | Erling Haaland | 7 | | #4 | Harry Kane | 6 | | #5 | Ousmane Dembélé | 5 | | #6 | Jude Bellingham | 4 |
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Published: 07/10/2026 — 00:19 Updated: 07/10/2026 — 00:20
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