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Messi, Mbappe Tied: Golden Boot Decided By Assists!
18 Jul
Summary
- Messi and Mbappe lead the Golden Boot race with eight goals each.
- Assists will decide the winner if goal counts remain tied.
- Argentina faces Spain in the World Cup 2026 final match.
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 nears its conclusion, a fierce competition for the Golden Boot award is unfolding. Lionel Messi of Argentina and Kylian Mbappe of France are currently tied at the top of the goal-scoring charts with an impressive eight goals each.
The final match of the tournament will see Argentina face Spain at MetLife Stadium in New York on July 19. This highly anticipated game will determine the World Cup champion, with Argentina aiming for consecutive titles.
Should Messi and Mbappe remain deadlocked in goal tallies by the end of the tournament, the Golden Boot will be awarded based on assists. Messi currently holds an advantage with four assists compared to Mbappe's three, positioning him ahead in the standings.
In the event that both goals and assists are identical, the tie-breaker will shift to the player who achieved their totals in fewer minutes played. This ensures a definitive winner for the prestigious individual accolade.
