Lionel Messi’s 2026 World Cup Golden Boot Odds Rise to 25% on Polymarket

Polymarket’s odds for Lionel Messi to win the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup rose to 25%, up 19% over the past 24 hours, tying him with Kylian Mbappe for the top spot. According to Odaily, Harry Kane’s odds fell to 12%, placing him third, while Cristiano Ronaldo’s odds stood at 4%. The report said the 39-year-old Messi scored three goals in Argentina’s opening match against Algeria, completing a hat-trick. It added that he matched Miroslav Klose’s World Cup record for most goals and could surpass it in the coming days to become the tournament’s all-time leading scorer.