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Who has scored the most goals at a World Cup without winning the Golden Boot?
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The Guardian·about 11 hours ago

Who has scored the most goals at a World Cup without winning the Golden Boot?

Plus: World Cup teams stuck on nul points and teams who broke their duck with a drubbing

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“Who has scored the most goals at a World Cup finals without winning the Golden Boot?” asks Sam Edwards.

With Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé already on six goals and leading an elite bunch in the 2026 race, we may well see the men’s record broken this summer.

As it stands, Messi shares the record – as if he needs another one – with Brazil great Jairzinho.

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Sources: The Guardian

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