Mbappé one step away from historic Golden Boot record | Messi faces must-win scoring challenge
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Published: Jul 19, 2026, 18:42 IST | Updated: Jul 19, 2026, 18:42 IST
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.
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