Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi contend for Golden Boot at World Cup Final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 3:03 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina presents a crucial opportunity for Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race. Currently, Mbappé, with 10 goals and 4 assists, leads the standings, while Messi trails with 8 goals and 4 assists. For Messi to surpass Mbappé, he would need to score at least three goals against Spain, while Oyarzabal would require an extraordinary performance to also contend for the title. The outcome of this final match will determine the winner of the Golden Boot.
- •Mbappé has 10 goals and 4 assists in the tournament.
- •Messi currently has 8 goals and 4 assists.
- •A multi-goal performance by Messi could change the Golden Boot race.
- •Oyarzabal needs six goals to claim the Golden Boot.
- •The final match will conclude the tournament on July 19, 2026.
- 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Golden Boot scenarios for Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi
"The race for the Golden Boot comes down to the World Cup Final
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