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Messi? Mbappé? Haaland? Who is likely to become this World Cup’s top scorer?
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
By Ben Church, CNN
(CNN) — Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here.
We had storms, we had weather delays, and we had Lionel Messi making history; yesterday might have been the most dramatic day...
Key takeaway We had storms, we had weather delays, and we had Lionel Messi making history; yesterday might have been the most dramatic day...
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso soccer fans are likely following the World Cup with great interest, and the Golden Boot race is adding an extra layer of excitement to the tournament. With superstars like Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland vying for the top scorer title, local fans are probably debating who will come out on top. The fact that Messi is currently leading the race and is the all-time World Cup leading scorer will likely resonate with El Paso's own soccer enthusiasts, who appreciate exceptional skill and dedication to the sport. As the tournament progresses, El Pasoans will be watching to see if Messi can maintain his lead or if other contenders like Mbappé or Haaland will surge ahead, giving them plenty to discuss and cheer about in the coming days.
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Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? By Ben Church, CNN
(CNN) — Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here.
We had storms, we had weather delays, and we had Lionel Messi making history; yesterday might have been the most dramatic day...
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