2026 World Cup Golden Boot Race Heats Up

June.23 (Mirror Sports) - The race for the Golden Boot is already producing history. Lionel Messi leads the standings with five goals, while Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland are close behind with four each in a record-breaking battle among football's biggest stars.

HAALAND DOUBLE SENDS NORWAY INTO LAST 32

Erling Haaland continued his sensational form with two goals as Norway edged Senegal 3-2 to secure a place in the World Cup last 32. The striker's four goals in two matches have also intensified the race for the Golden Boot.

ALGERIA FIGHT BACK TO ELIMINATE JORDAN

Algeria came from behind to beat Jordan 2-1 in San Francisco and keep their knockout hopes alive. Goals from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri completed the comeback and ended Jordan's debut World Cup campaign.