Messi and Mbappe lead Golden Boot race ahead of World Cup final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 10:53 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The World Cup concludes this weekend with crucial matches impacting the Golden Boot standings. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe sit atop the scoring chart, each with eight goals, but Messi leads due to additional assists. England's Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, along with Erling Haaland, who has seven goals, are positioned to potentially climb the leaderboard. The tournament features one more match day, with England facing France in the third-place match and Spain taking on Argentina in the final. The outcome of these matches may further shake up the Golden Boot race.
- •Messi and Mbappe both have eight goals in the tournament.
- •Messi's additional assists give him the Golden Boot edge.
- •Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have six goals each.
- •Erling Haaland has seven goals for Norway before their elimination.
- •The final matches are set for this weekend.
- 10:53 AMYahoo Sports — Messi and Mbappe lead way as Golden Boot battle nears conclusion
"This year’s World Cup draws to a close with plenty still to play for in the race for the Golden Boot. Only two games remain, starting with Saturday’s third-place meeting between England and France before Spain take on Argentina in the final on Sunday, and six of the top seven goalscorers will be in action over the weekend.
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