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The article reports on the 2026 World Cup top scorers ranking as of July 15, 2026. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are tied for first place with 8 goals each, after Mbappé's elimination from the tournament. In the semi-final between England and Argentina, Messi did not score but provided two assists to Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez, securing a 2-1 victory and a place in the final. Harry Kane failed to score and remains at 6 goals, tied with Jude Bellingham. Erling Haaland is in third place with 7 goals. The ranking reflects the current state of the competition ahead of the final.
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Updated: July 15, 2026 — 23:08
Lionel Messi had a clear path to claim sole possession of the top spot in the 2026 World Cup scoring charts. With the elimination of Kylian Mbappé, who remains stuck at 8 goals in the tournament, the Argentine star had the opportunity to pull ahead during the other semi-final between England and Argentina.
However, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner did not find the net in that match. Instead, he provided two assists — to Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez — as Argentina secured a dramatic 2-1 victory and a place in the final.
Harry Kane also failed to score and remains on 6 goals for the tournament.
Current Top Scorers
| Rank | Player | Goals | |------|--------|-------| | #1 | Lionel Messi | 8 | | #2 | Kylian Mbappé | 8 | | #3 | Erling Haaland | 7 | | #4 | Harry Kane | 6 | | #5 | Jude Bellingham | 6 |
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Author: Maxime Barbaud
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