India, July 1 -- As the FIFA World Cup 2026 enters the knockout rounds, the race for the Golden Boot is shaping up into a battle between Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi. The two stars have combined for a dozen goals so far. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland is not far behind and continues to stay in the hunt. The fight for the tournament's top scorer award is wide open. Who all are still in the race? Let's find out.

Who is currently leading the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race?

French captain Kylian Mbappe and Argentine maestro Lionel Messi are currently deadlocked at the top of the goalscoring charts with 6 goals each.

Mbappe moved into joint leadership after starring in France's 3-0 win over Sweden at MetLife Stadium, where his second-hal...