2026 World Cup: FIFA clarifies Golden Boot race between Mbappe, Messi

FIFA confirmed that Kylian Mbappe leads Lionel Messi in the race for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot. Both players have scored eight goals each ahead of the semi-finals, but Mbappe edges ahead with three assists to Messi's one. Eliminated Erling Haaland scored seven goals, while Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane are tied on six goals and one assist each. FIFA stated that assists break ties, then minutes played.