The 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearing its conclusion, with the Final match between Spain and Argentina set to take place. However, another exciting aspect of the tournament is the race for the Golden Boot award, which is given to the top scorer.

Golden Boot Scenarios

Kylian Mbappé of France currently leads the standings, but Lionel Messi of Argentina still has a chance to catch up. Mbappé has scored ten goals and added four assists, while Messi has scored eight goals and added three assists.

Messi would need to score at least two goals and add an assist in the Final to surpass Mbappé. If he scores a hat trick, he would move to the top of the standings. The Golden Boot award is determined by the player with the most goals, and if there is a tie, the player with the most assists is declared the winner. If there is still a tie, the player who played the fewest minutes is awarded the Golden Boot.

Original reporting: All Sports Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.