Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappé: Argentina captain breaks World Cup record to seize Golden Boot lead
Lionel Messi moved to the top of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race after two assists inspired Argentina's dramatic comeback win over England in the semi-final. The 39-year-old now leads Kylian Mbappé on the tournament tiebreakers with eight goals and four assists. While rivals still have the third-place playoff, Messi enters the final in pole position.
