Mbappe is back ahead of Messi in the standings after Haaland and Kane thrust themselves into the conversation

The World Cup's Golden Boot race had looked like a battle between Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, but Erling Haaland has joined the party.

As the tournament enters the quarter-finals, the race for the Golden Boot is heating up. Here's a look at the four players leading the chase for the top scorer award.

Messi is the top goal scorer after tallying his eighth against Egypt, with Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe next best.

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Mbappe is back ahead of Messi in the standings after Haaland and Kane thrust themselves into the conversation