Messi aims for Golden Boot against Spain in World Cup final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 1:37 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Lionel Messi and Argentina are set to face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday. Messi seeks his first Golden Boot, needing either three goals or two goals and an assist to surpass Kylian Mbappe's current tally of 10 goals in the tournament. Both players are tied with four assists, and in terms of minutes played, Messi has logged more time than Mbappe, making it likely he will be on the field longer. Mbappe recently scored two goals in a match against England, solidifying his lead for the award. The final matchup will determine who earns the Golden Boot.
- •Messi needs three goals or two goals and one assist to win Golden Boot.
- •Mbappe scored a brace against England, totaling 10 goals this tournament.
- •Both players currently have four assists each.
- •Messi has played 712 minutes, while Mbappe has 769 minutes.
- •The final match against Spain will determine the award's winner.
- 1:37 AMYahoo Sports — How many goals will Lionel Messi need for World Cup Golden Boot after Kylian Mbappe brace?
"Not only is Lionel Messi out to claim the second World Cup of his career when Argentina play Spain in Sunday’s final, but he could also win his first Golden Boot in the competition. The Golden Boot, of course, is given to the player who scores the highest number of goals during an individual World Cup.
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