New Delhi, July 19 -- Kylian Mbappe outright leads the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race. In the France vs England 3rd position match, the 27-year-old scored 10 goals for France this tournament. In the FIFA World Cup 2026, he also has 4 assists.

Lionel Messi sits second with 8 goals for Argentina, also with 4 assists. Jude Bellingham (1 assist) and Erling Haaland (0 assist) follow with 7 goals each. Ousmane Dembele rounds out the top five with 6 goals and 1 assist.

Messi still has Argentina's final against Spain remaining. That match offers his last chance to close the gap.

Mbappe's 10th goal came in the third-place playoff. France lost that match 4-6 against England. The goal lifted his career World Cup tally to 22. This surpassed Messi...