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Who do YOU think will win the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup?

Erling Haaland scoring a goal.Image source, Getty Images
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Lionel Messi has fired himself to the front of the race for the Golden Boot after scoring a stunning hat-trick for Argentina in their World Cup opener against Algeria.

The 38-year-old now leads the scoring charts, but the competition is far from over.

Stars including Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland are close behind, after also making strong starts to the tournament.

With plenty of matches still to play, who do YOU think will finish as the World Cup's top scorer?

Take a look at the list below and vote for your favourite. And don't forget to let us know in the comments which player has impressed you the most so far.