The five favourites to win the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot
The article discusses the top five contenders for the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup. Notable players include Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane, each with impressive scoring records. The competition is expected to be fierce as these players aim to leave their mark in football history.
- ▪Lionel Messi is leading Argentina's defense of the trophy in what will be his sixth World Cup.
- ▪Erling Haaland will be making his World Cup debut with Norway, having scored 16 goals in UEFA qualification.
- ▪Mikel Oyarzabal is expected to lead Spain's attack, having scored 24 goals in 52 caps.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/five-favourites-win-2026-world-092500555.html |
| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:25:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-06-03T09:42:00.459Z |
| Last seen | 2026-06-03T09:42:00.459Z |
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