India, July 18 -- FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot Race: With only the third-place playoff between France and England and the final between Spain and Argentina remaining, the race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot is set for a dramatic finish. Several of the tournament's biggest stars are still in contention for the prestigious award, while players featuring in the third-place playoff also have one final opportunity to improve their goal tally. But does the third-place playoff count towards the Golden Boot race? Here's everything you need to know.

Does the FIFA World Cup Third-Place Playoff Count Towards the Golden Boot?

Yes. Goals scored in the FIFA World Cup third-place playoff are counted towards the Golden Boot standings. FIFA ...