The race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be one of the tournament’s most compelling storylines, with Argentina captain Lionel Messi and France star Kylian Mbappe locked together at the top of the scoring charts on seven goals each after the opening Round of 16 matches. Mbappe […] The post World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race: Messi and Mbappe level at the top as knockout stage heats up first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News .