Kylian Mbappé has moved ahead of Lionel Messi in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race despite both stars being level on eight goals. FIFA’s tiebreaker rules favour Mbappé due to his three assists compared to Messi’s one. With Erling Haaland and Harry Kane still in contention, the battle for the tournament’s top scorer remains wide open. Kylian Mbappé has moved ahead of Lionel Messi in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race despite both stars being level on eight goals. FIFA’s tiebreaker rules favour Mbappé due to his three assists compared to Messi’s one. With Erling Haaland and Harry Kane still in contention, the battle for the tournament’s top scorer remains wide open.
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Mbappé vs Messi: Why France star leads Golden Boot race despite being level on goals
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