The FIFA World Cup 2026, being played in America, Mexico and Canada, has now reached the pre-quarterfinals (Round of 16) and the teams have reduced to 16. Along with this, the number of contenders in the race for the Golden Boot for scoring the most goals has also reduced. (Photo: Getty Images)
In the race of scoring the most goals in this World Cup, France captain and star forward Kylian Mbappe has equaled Lionel Messi, who is currently at number-1. (Photo: Getty Images)
Mbappe scored the only goal for the team in the last-16 match against Paraguay. He scored this goal on penalty, on the basis of which France won 1-0 and made it to the quarter-finals. (Photo: Getty Images)
With the help of this penalty, Mbappe’s number of goals has increased to 7 and in this matter he has equaled Argentina’s legendary captain Messi. Both are in first place with 7-7 goals. (Photo: Getty Images)
However, there is a difference in this that Messi has currently played one match less. He and his team will face Egypt in the round of 16 match, where Messi will have a chance to go ahead. (Photo: Getty Images)
Apart from these two, England captain Harry Kane and Norway’s superstriker Erling Holland are also in this race. Both have scored 5-5 goals so far and their teams also have to play pre-quarterfinal matches. (Photo: Getty Images)