Mbappé leads Golden Boot race by two goals ahead of Messi ahead of World Cup final

Kylian Mbappé leads the Golden Boot standings at the 2026 World Cup, holding a two-goal advantage over Lionel Messi heading into the final. Messi still has the chance to overtake Mbappé if he scores enough in the final. The race is shaping up to be one of the most memorable in World Cup history.