What happened. The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will also decide the Golden Boot winner, with Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi leading the race.

Only one match remains in the tournament.
Argentina could be first back-to-back champion since Brazil 1958-62.
Spain seeks first title since 2010.

The Golden Boot will be awarded to the top scorer after the final.

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