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    Golden Boot Race Comes to an End Tonight with Messi Needing Three Goals to Win

    James StylianouBy No Comments1 Min Read
    Golden Boot Race 2026
    UNITED STATES - JULY 16: (EDITOR’S NOTE: This image, created on July 16, is a digital cutout composite of image numbers 2281145373, 2280721453, 2281268713, 2281145336, 2280721827 and 2280945184.) In this photo illustration, Current adidas Golden Boot contenders (L-R) Ousmane Dembele of France, Harry Kane of England, Lionel Messi of Argentina, Kylian Mbappe of France, Jude Bellingham of England and Mikel Oyarzabal of Spain ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Bronze Final match between France and England and the Final match between Spain and Argentina on July 16, 2026 in the United States. The Bronze Final match will be played at the Miami Stadium on July 18, 2026 and the Final match will be played at the New York/New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026. (Photo by FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

    Kylian Mbappe is the player to catch in the Golden Boot race as he has scored ten goals, the most of any player in history. At 27 years of age, Mbappe has been prolific in front of goal not just in this World Cup but in La Liga and the Champions League. In fact, if Mbappe tops the scoring charts in this competition, he will become the first player to win La Liga Golden Boot, Champions League Golden Boot and the World Cup Golden Boot in the same season. 

    Leading Scorers of the Tournament 

    • Kylian Mbappe: leads with 10 goals and 4 assists, 769 minutes played.
    • Lionel Messi: 8 goals, 4 assists, 712 minutes played
    • Jude Bellingham: 7 goals with 1 assist, 698 minutes played
    • Erling Haaland: 7 goals, 537 minutes played
    • Ousmane Dembele: 6 goals, 2 assists, 648 minutes played
    • Harry Kane: 6 goals, 1 assist, 732 minutes played 
    • Mikel Oyarzabal 5 goals, 1 assist, 599 minutes played

    Tonight will be the final match of the 2026 World Cup, Argentina vs Spain. The reigning World Champions against the European Champions. Lionel Messi must be at his best if he is going to lift the Golden Boot. 

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    James Stylianou

    James is a London-born sports writer and lifelong football fanatic with a deep passion for the English Premier League and Manchester United. Driven by a love for the written word, James joined our team to deliver sharp analysis, timely updates, and expert insights into the world's biggest sporting events.

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