Argentina captain Lionel Messi has moved ahead of France forward Kylian Mbappe in the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot after helping his side book a place in the final.
Messi provided two assists as Argentina defeated France 2-1 in the semi-finals, taking his assist tally to four while remaining tied with Mbappe on eight goals.
Mbappe, who scored eight goals during France’s run to the last four, has three assists, leaving him behind
Messi on the tiebreaker used to determine the tournament’s top scorer when players finish level on goals.
The 39-year-old Inter Miami star now leads the Golden Boot standings ahead of Sunday’s final, where Argentina will face European champions Spain.
