The path is clear for Messi in the race for the Golden Boot

By Aditya
July 16, 2026

Messi's path is clear

First Erling Holland and now Mbappe's exit has cleared the way for Messi in the race for the Golden Boot.

Mbappe was a big challenge

Messi was getting the toughest competition from Mbappe. Both had 8-8 goals.

Mbappe out of semifinals

But, with the defeat of France in the semifinals, Mbappe's journey in the FIFA World Cup 2026 also stopped with 8 goals.

Holland is also out

Before that, Erling Holland cannot go beyond 7 goals due to Norway's exit in the quarter-finals.

English challenge in front of Messi

The big challenge for Messi, who has scored 8 goals so far, is England's Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, who have scored 6-6 goals.

Argentina won the semifinals

But, if Argentina defeats England in the second semifinal of the FIFA World Cup 2026, then Messi is bound to win the Golden Boot.

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