France captain Kylian Mbappe has moved ahead of Argentina’s Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after FIFA released its latest top scorers’ standings ahead of the semi-finals.
Both players have scored eight goals in the tournament, but Mbappe currently leads the rankings by virtue of a superior assist record.
FIFA confirmed on Sunday that the French forward…
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