Mbappe leads Golden Boot race by two goals, Messi can still overtake him in the final

Kylian Mbappe leads the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot standings by two goals over Lionel Messi heading into the final. Messi could still overtake Mbappe if he scores in the tournament's concluding match. The personal duel between the two superstars adds an extra subplot to Sunday's final.