High stakes remain for World Cup third-place play-off
The race for the Golden Boot remains tight as Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi head into the final stages of the tournament.
The Business Standard18 July 2026, 1:40 PM2 readsAMP
Significant individual honors are still up for grabs in the World Cup third-place play-off. France captain Kylian Mbappe and Argentina captain Lionel Messi are currently level with eight goals each. However, Messi holds the advantage in the standings, having recorded four assists compared to Mbappe's three.
