Former USMNT player Alexi Lalas showed where Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe rank in his list for the 2026 World Cup Golden Ball award.

Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane have won the last two Golden Boot awards, but Lionel Messi has a legitimate shot to oust them both this year. See full odds.

Kylian Mbappe has put up absurd numbers at the World Cup. France have reached the semi-finals of the ongoing edition of the tournament, and their captain has already scored eight

Kylian Mbappe leads one of the most competitive World Cup Golden Boot races ever. Lars Baron / The Golden Boot race has been one of the best parts of this World Cup. The superstars have dominated from the start and it has made for a competitive race to be the top scorer at the tournament.

FOX Sports Peter Crouch argued that France star Kylian Mbappé will become the World Cup greatest of all time.

It’s a World Cup semifinal lineup for the ages. Four previous champions and the four top-ranking teams in the world. Five of the six top scorers, one GOAT and one of the bitterest rivalries in soccer.

France brushed Morocco aside with another hugely impressive World Cup performance — but there was concern for Kylian Mbappe after he was forced off late on. Mbappe bounced back from having an early penalty saved to curl France into the lead with a fine finish.

Kylian Mbappé continues to break records at the 2026 World Cup and has done so again with his latest goal in the quarterfinals against Morocco.

The race for the Golden Boot award has come down to a sprint to the finish. With just four matches left in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it has become a pressure cooker. France superstar Kylian Mbappé reclaimed the top spot after scoring in Les Bleus’ 2-0 quarterfinal victory over Morocco.

Can the World Cup ride continue for Lionel Messi or will Switzerland pull off an all-time upset? Defending champion Argentina heads into Saturday’s quarterfinal against Switzerland in Kansas City after needing a high-wire act to win each of its last two knockout games.