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World Cup Golden Ball Power Rankings: Messi in at No.1

The 2026 World Cup is underway as those still in contention fight it out for the universally coveted trophy. While the collective prize is the main objective for all competitors, some are already making their claim as the best player of the entire tournament. Lionel Messi is the current top candidate with all five of Argentina's goals, but Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise are breathing down his neck.

World Cup Golden Boot GFX

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Messi leads Mbappe & Co

The 2026 World Cup is underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long road ahead as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here are GOAL's predicted candidates for the prize as we keep track of the tournament's most prolific stars

Argentina ratings

Messi makes history (again) as Argentina stay perfect

If this is Lionel Messi’s final World Cup, he seems determined to leave with every attacking record he can. The Argentina icon became the first player in tournament history to score in seven straight games, icing a closer-than-expected 3-1 win over a determined Jordan side. Manager Lionel Scaloni also found more attacking answers, with Giovani Lo Celso and Lautaro Martínez joining in the scoring.

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Standings

1. Division crest1. Division

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Stroemsgodset crestStroemsgodset1384138182028
D
D
W
W
W
2FK Haugesund crestFK Haugesund1391340251528
W
L
W
W
W
3Kongsvinger crestKongsvinger1383231201127
L
D
W
W
L
4Stabaek crestStabaek1373327141324
W
L
W
D
W
5Odds Ballklubb crestOdds Ballklubb1373326161024
D
D
L
W
W
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