Kylian Mbappe (10) of France celebrates the victory after the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match between Paraguay and France on July 04, 2026. (Photo by ABDULHAMID HOSBAS / ANADOLU / Anadolu via AFP)
Despite scoring the same number of goals after the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA has confirmed that France captain Kylian Mbappe is ahead of Argentina’s Lionel Messi in the adidas Golden Boot race.
Mbappe reclaimed top spot after scoring his eighth goal of the tournament in France’s quarter-final victory over Morocco, taking his tally to eight goals and three assists.
Messi also has eight goals but trails the French forward with two assists, leaving the Argentina captain second in the standings.
Lionel Messi
