The Golden Boot race remains wide open with several group-stage matches still to be played. Pre-tournament favourites Mbappé, Kane and Messi entered the competition among the bookmakers' leading contenders, while Haaland and Vinícius Júnior were also widely tipped to challenge for the award. The post Messi, David, and Undav lead thrilling 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News .