Golden Boot Drama: Mbappé Edges Messi, FIFA Confirms Assist Tiebreaker

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FIFA have clarified that Kylian Mbappé leads Lionel Messi in the race for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot despite both stars scoring eight goals so far. The French forward reclaimed top spot after scoring his eighth goal in the quarter-final win over Morocco. Messi also has eight goals but sits second due to having one fewer assist. Norway’s Erling Haaland is third with seven goals. England’s Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane follow on six goals each, both holding one assist apiece. FIFA’s rules state that if players are level on goals, assists decide the ranking. If assists are tied, the player with fewer minutes played ranks higher. Both Argentina and France still have at least two matches remaining to decide the winner.

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