The race for the World Cup top scorer title has never been more intense! After the knockout stage, three players—Messi, Mbappe, and Haaland—have each netted seven goals, keeping them in the running for both the World Cup trophy and the Golden Boot.
This World Cup’s Historic First
This year’s tournament marks a historic milestone as it features three players scoring at least seven goals in a single World Cup. Harry Kane is also looking to join this elite group, needing just one more goal in his upcoming match against Norway, where betting odds stand at 2.14 for Kane to score, while Haaland’s odds are at 2.60.
Can Mbappe Score Against Strong African Opposition?
France will face Morocco in the quarterfinals, a rematch of their semifinal clash in the 2022 World Cup, which France won 2-0, thanks to goals from Theo Hernandez and Kolo Muani. In that previous encounter, Mbappe failed to take a shot on target, but he is currently in excellent form, making him a strong candidate to score, with odds at 1.95 for him to find the net.
Messi Faces a Manageable Task… Theoretically
Argentina’s next match pits them against Egypt, led by Mo Salah. Despite Egypt’s unbeaten run in this tournament, Argentina is favored to secure a win within the regular time, with odds of 1.39 for a straight win. Messi is also well-positioned to score his eighth goal in the tournament, with odds of 1.72.
Currently, Kylian Mbappe remains the frontrunner for the Golden Boot, with betting odds at 1.90.
