Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé headline the Golden Boot race for the second World Cup in a row.

Mbappe (left) has glided through the knockouts while Messi has survived from chaos Getty Images When the World Cup holds up a mirror to Kylian Mbappe, it’s as if he sees Lionel Messi. Upon reflection, ...

Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in France's 6-4 defeat to England in the FIFA World Cup third-place game, breaking Lionel ...

Kylian Mbappe scored twice to reach 10 goals and reclaim the lead. Here's what Lionel Messi needs in Sunday's final, and why ...

Lionel Messi has a chance of scoring the most goals in a single World Cup Image Photo Agency/Getty Images Rarely has a World Cup Golden Boot race felt this stacked with quality. Usually, the battle to ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has blessed the international footballing world. Often, the superstars don't play at their best on this stage. The legends of the game are adding to their legacies in a big way ...

For a few days, this was the best Golden Boot race in living memory. Four legends, separated by two goals, all still alive. Then Saturday in Miami thinned the field in the most dramatic way possible.

The Golden Boot race at the 2026 World Cup has not disappointed, with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland one-upping each other all tournament long. The race is coming down to the wire as ...

Kylian Mbappe and France attempted to stage an epic comeback in the World Cup third-place match against England.

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane each scored in recent World Cup matches to tighten the Golden Boot race. This is the first World Cup where three players have seven or more ...