India, July 15 -- FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot: The race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot promises to be a dramatic one with Argentina captain Lionel Messi set to face England in the second semi-final. Messi heads into the blockbuster clash level with Kylian Mbappe on eight goals, making Wednesday's encounter potentially decisive in the race to finish as the tournament's leading scorer.

Mbappe's hopes of extending his tally took a major hit after France were eliminated by Spain in the first semi-final. Although the French superstar will still have the third-place playoff to add to his goal count, Messi now has a golden opportunity to move ahead before that match even takes place.

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