Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 18 Jul 2026
Over to you, Messi - Mbappe leads Golden Boot race for the ages
Kylian Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race by two goals but Lionel Messi could yet overtake him in the World Cup final.
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