Which players are favourites to be FIFA World Cup 2026 award winners?

Author: Anushe EngineerPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: Global

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Which players are favourites to be FIFA World Cup 2026 award winners?

As the 2026 World Cup draws to a close, France and Argentina face off in the final. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, both with 8 goals and 3 assists, are leading contenders for the Golden Boot. Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham (6 goals each) trail behind. The award goes to the top scorer, with assists as tiebreaker.

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