World Cup 2026: Jonathan David, Lionel Messi ahead in Golden Boot race, leading pack that includes Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane

At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Jonathan David and Lionel Messi lead the Golden Boot race after the tournament's early stages. David highlighted Canada's first-ever World Cup victory by scoring a hat trick, putting him among the top scorers. Other notable contenders in the Golden Boot race include Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane.