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Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot

Lionel Messi's next goal could seal his first-ever World Cup Golden Boot

New to soccer? Here is a casual fan's guide to the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot, how the tie-breaker rules work, and why the game's biggest stars rarely win it.

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What is a 'golden goal' and why is it trending at the 2026 World Cup?

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World Cup Golden Boot Explained: What Happens If Lionel Messi & Kylian Mbappé Finish Tied on Goals?

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Messi Has Work to Catch Mbappé for the Golden Boot. A 3rd Golden Ball Is in Reach in World Cup Final

Lionel Messi has quite a climb to catch Kylian Mbappé for the Golden Boot.

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What does Messi need to beat Mbappe for the Golden Boot? The math

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How Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot ahead of Lionel Messi at the 2026 World Cup

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Kylian Mbappé Passes Lionel Messi for Career World Cup Scoring Record With 22 Goals

Mbappé has 10 goals in this World Cup, two more than Messi in the race for the Golden Boot, which is awarded to the tournament's top scorer.

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Mbappe first to win World Cup Golden Boot twice

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Kylian Mbappé passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup goals record with 22 — and takes lead in Golden Boot race

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Golden Boot tiebreakers, explained: What happens if players finish level in World Cup top goal-scorer battle

The Golden Boot is awarded to the World Cup's top scorer, but goals alone don't always decide the winner. Here's how FIFA separates players who finish level in the race.

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What is a golden goal in soccer? Explaining one of the most controversial rules the sport has had

WASHINGTON — As the FIFA World Cup captures global attention, fans occasionally hear commentators mention the "golden goal" rule. While it no longer exists in FIFA competitions, the rule remains one of the most memorable and also one of the most ...