Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappé: Argentina captain breaks World Cup record to seize Golden Boot lead

Lionel Messi has taken sole control of the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot after another decisive performance carried Argentina into a second consecutive World Cup final. The 39-year-old produced two assists during Argentina's dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England in the semi-finals, moving ahead of France's Kylian Mbappé on the tournament's official tiebreakers and placing himself in pole position to finish as the competition's leading player.

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