Over to you, Messi - Mbappe leads Golden Boot race for the ages
BBC Sport·July 18, 2026
Kylian Mbappe is currently leading the Golden Boot race by two goals. Lionel Messi still has a chance to overtake him, however, with the World Cup final yet to be played. The competition between the two soccer stars is intense, with the Golden Boot award hanging in the balance. Messi's performance in the final will determine whether he can catch up to Mbappe's goal tally.
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