Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé lead in Golden Boot race ahead of final

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are tied with eight goals each as the World Cup tournament approaches its conclusion. With the championship match scheduled, they lead the race for the Golden Boot, awarded to the tournament's top scorer. Other contenders include England's Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, as well as Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal and France's Ousmane Dembélé. Messi's assists have given him an edge in the tie-breaker criteria. The dynamics may shift based on performances in the upcoming matches, particularly for Oyarzabal, who would require a standout performance to surpass both Messi and Mbappé.

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