ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Kylian Mbappé won't get a third consecutive trip to the World Cup final and remains tied for first with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot four years after he won it.The France striker couldn't generate many chances in his team's 2-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup semifinals on Tuesday.Mbappé and Messi have eight goals each. Messi and defending champion Argentina will play again on Wednesday in the other semifinal match against England.

Kylian Mbappe leads Lionel Messi in the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race after the quarter-finals, with FIFA confirming the tie-breaker rules.

FIFA has confirmed that France captain Kylian Mbappé currently holds the advantage over Argentina skipper Lionel Messi in the race