2026 World Cup: Messi overtakes Mbappe in top scorer race

Author: efosataiwo@vanguardngr.comPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Argentina

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2026 World Cup: Messi overtakes Mbappe in top scorer race

Lionel Messi has overtaken Kylian Mbappe in the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot after Argentina defeated France 2-1 in the semi-finals. Messi provided two assists, bringing his total to four, while both players remain tied on eight goals. Argentina will face Spain in the final on July 19, while France will play England in the third-place playoff.

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