
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race will be decided in the final as Kylian Mbappé leads the scoring charts after his brace against England in the third-place playoff. Lionel Messi now faces a daunting challenge, needing at least two goals against Spain to draw level and potentially win the Golden Boot on assists. The final could also reshape the all-time World Cup scoring record.

Mbappé one step away from historic Golden Boot record | Messi faces must-win scoring challenge

Lionel Messi has moved ahead of Kylian Mbappé in the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race after another impressive scoring run. The Argentine superstar’s performances have strengthened his push for the tournament’s top scorer award as the competition reaches its decisive stages.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Race for the FIFA golden boot 

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage underway, the race to finish as the tournament's top scorer is getting more exciting. Here's a look at the top five goalscorers so far.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot: Messi stays ahead of Mbappe, Haaland before quarter-finals

France superstar Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot award after bagging a hat trick in a World Cup final to take his goal tally to eight, past Lionel Messi (7) who briefly held the trophy during the match.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Who won the Golden Boot, Golden Glove and Golden Ball awards?

The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, has lived up to expectations. After the riveting group stage, which saw plenty of upsets, the Round of 16 and quarter-finals raised the intensity as many pre-tournament favourites bowed out whereas Morocco surprised one and all and are set to play the second semi-final, facing defending champions France on Thursday (December 15).

FIFA World Cup 2022, Golden Boot award: Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappe? Here's who leads the race?

Argentina guaranteed the Copa America crown interestingly since 1993, crushing Brazil 1-0 in the final at the Maracana on Sunday. Lionel Messi wasn't at his familiar best in the final, yet his teammates put on a masterclass to keep Brazil under control and hand their commander a completely merited first-ever international trophy.

Copa America: Lionel Messi wins 1st international title, goes on to win the Golden Boot

Barca star Lionel Messi extended his record and won his seventh La Liga golden boot after scoring twice against Alaves on final La Liga match day. Also read: Aubameyang double fires Arsenal past Manchester City into Cup final The Barcelona captain has won this fourth time in a row.

La Liga: Barcelona star Lionel Messi wins record 7th Golden Boot after scoring twice against Alaves

Brazil's Marta and Australia's Sam Kerr script history at FIFA Women's World Cup

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