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Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi Even in Golden Boot Market on Kalshi

Kalshi favored Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi to win the World Cup Golden Boot.

Sports Illustrated

Gary Lineker hails Harry Kane as ‘greatest English striker we’ve ever had’ after equalling World Cup record

Kane equalled Lineker’s England World Cup goals record of 10 with his brace against Croatia in Dallas

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 power rankings: Argentina and France lead charge as England stall in round two

Every team has now played their opening two matches of the 2026 World Cup – how do they rank?

The Independent UK

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Harry Kane says Golden Boot rivals Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland gave him ‘push’ in World Cup opener

The England captain equalled Gary Lineker’s record of 10 World Cup goals for the side as they beat Croatia 4-2

The Independent UK

Who is the top scorer at 2026 World Cup? Golden Boot latest standings

The 2026 World Cup's Golden Boot will be a major addition to anyone's resume, superstar or not - so, who are the contenders?

FourFourTwo

Cristiano Ronaldo is holding Portugal back: and it wouldn't be good for football if he wins the World Cup

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is the obvious weak link in Roberto Martinez' squad: yet if he wins this tournament, what does it say about football?

FourFourTwo

The extraordinary numbers behind Lionel Messi – and the all-time World Cup record now in his grasp

Analysis: Messi has long been called ‘incomparable’, but if that greatness manifested itself largely in the colours of Barcelona, it may have come later in life in the albiceleste of Argentina

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Portugal v DR Congo LIVE: World Cup result as Cristiano Ronaldo frustrated by goalless performance in shock draw

Portugal 1-1 DR Congo: Ronaldo was frustrated on his record sixth World Cup start as the Africa side secured a hard-fought draw for their first ever World Cup point

The Independent UK

10 Photos of Kylian Mbappe: Icon Claims He Would Play Till 80 to Shut Up Constant Critics

Kylian Mbappé scored twice against Senegal in East Rutherford to become France's all-time leading scorer, overtaking Olivier Giroud on 58 goals. His late long-range stunner capped a 3-1 win and underlined why he remains the central figure in France's latest charge.

International Business Times UK

World Cup 2026 top scorers: Cristiano Ronaldo to rival Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in Golden Boot race

The race for top scorers honour is heating up with every game

Evening Standard

Spain stall, Brazil disappoint and France recover: How England's rivals are faring at World Cup 2026

Argentina and Germany have also made strong starts at this summer’s World Cup

Evening Standard

Lionel Messi explains why he was crying during World Cup hat-trick

Messi scored all the goals in Argentina’s comfortable 3-0 win over Algeria but appeared to be wiping away tears after celebrations of his first strike

The Independent UK

Harry Kane begins pursuit of Messi, Mbappe and the World Cup’s Golden Boot in the form of his life

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland all scored multiple goals in their opening World Cup games – and England’s captain was watching

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: Starmer tells England to ‘dare to dream’, environment protests planned for Mexico match – as it happened

Sir Keir Starmer offered his best wishes to the England team before their entry into the tournament

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FourFourTwo

World Cup day six highlights: Lionel Messi nets hat-trick for Argentina as Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland both score twice

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to begin Argentina's defence of their World Cup while Kylian Mbappe helped get France off to a winning start against Senegal and Erling Haaland scored twice for Norway

The Independent UK

The old school trait turning Kylian Mbappe into Monsieur World Cup

Having moved past legends Pele and Just Fontaine in the goalscoring charts Mbappe is forging his own path as a modern World Cup icon

Bangkok Post

Mbappe has World Cup history in sights after breaking France scoring record

EAST RUTHERFORD — Kylian Mbappe renewed his remarkable relationship with the World Cup Tuesday as he scored twice in France's 3-1 win over Senegal, leaving him within touching distance of Lionel Messi as he bids to become the tournament's highest ever scorer.

The Economic Times

'Numbers don't mean anything', says Messi after record-breaking World Cup hat-trick against Algeria

Lionel Messi has equalled Miroslav Klose's FIFA World Cup goal tally. He achieved this after scoring a hat-trick in Argentina's win against Algeria. Messi stated that numbers are just statistics and he feels honoured. He also spoke about his emotional reaction to scoring, attributing it to recent difficult times. Argentina…

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Lionel Messi ties Miroslav Klose for most World Cup goals as Argentina cruise past Algeria 3-0

France finds a way to break a goalless first half as they cruise past Senegal, the African champions whose recent AFCON title was stripped on a technicality and awarded to Morocco, delivering a 3-1 win campaign opener.

The Independent UK

Everything you missed from day six at World Cup 2026: Messi magic, England’s late squad change, and VAR controversy

Elsewhere, Kylian Mbappe rewrote some records as France turned on the style after the tournament’s biggest refereeing controversy so far

The Economic Times

Most goals in World Cup: Who is the highest goal scorer in the FIFA world cup?

Who is the highest goal scorer in the FIFA world cup? Lionel Messi has equaled Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals after a hat-trick in the 2026 tournament. The Argentina captain also became the first male footballer to appear in six World Cups. Messi's achievement marks a significant…

The Economic Times

FIFA 2026: Kylian Mbappe sparks France with two goals in 3-1 win over Senegal at World Cup

Kylian Mbappe scored twice, surpassing Pele's World Cup goal tally with 14, as France defeated Senegal 3-1 in their opener. After a quiet first half, Mbappe's brace and a late goal from Bradley Barcola secured the win. Ibrahim Mbaye scored Senegal's lone goal in stoppage time.

AAP

SPO:'Relief' for France, second-half stunners sink Senegal

A Kylian Mbappe double after halftime has sparked two-time world champions France to an entertaining 3-1 win over Senegal in New Jersey.

FourFourTwo

Kylian Mbappe’s unusual celebration for France against Senegal explained

Kylian Mbappe scored twice against Senegal to get France’s World Cup campaign off to a flying start

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026: William Saliba makes France prediction amid Kylian Mbappe record

Arsenal star played a key role in Les Bleus’ opening victory

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