Mbappé leads Golden Boot race over Messi in 2026 World Cup semifinals
Kylian Mbappé has taken the lead in the Golden Boot race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, surpassing Lionel Messi due to a higher assist count. Both players are currently tied with eight goals each, but Mbappé’s three assists give him the edge over Messi’s single assist as the tournament heads into the semifinals. Mbappé achieved his eighth goal in a match against Morocco, equaling his previous World Cup performances in 2018 and 2022.
- ▪Kylian Mbappé has taken the lead in the Golden Boot race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, surpassing Lionel Messi due to a higher assist count.
- ▪Both players are currently tied with eight goals each, but Mbappé’s three assists give him the edge over Messi’s single assist as the tournament heads into the semifinals.
- ▪Mbappé achieved his eighth goal in a match against Morocco, equaling his previous World Cup performances in 2018 and 2022.
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- ▪ 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race: Kylian Mbappe takes lead over Lionel Messi — California Post
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Kylian Mbappé has taken the lead in the Golden Boot race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, surpassing Lionel Messi due to a higher assist count. Both players are currently tied with eight goals each, but Mbappé’s three assists give him the edge over Messi’s single assist as the tournament heads into the semifinals. Mbappé achieved his eighth goal in a match against Morocco, equaling his previous World Cup performances in 2018 and 2022. Meanwhile, Messi, at 39 years old, has become the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history, with a career total of 21 goals, surpassing Miroslav Klose’s previous record of 16. Other contenders still in the race include Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, and Ousmane Dembélé, who remain within striking distance with six and five goals, respectively.
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