
Mbappe leads Messi in World Cup Golden Boot race before final
Kylian Mbappe's double in France's 6-4 third-place loss to England took him to 10 goals, two clear of Lionel Messi, who has Sunday's final to respond.
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Kylian Mbappe's double in France's 6-4 third-place loss to England took him to 10 goals, two clear of Lionel Messi, who has Sunday's final to respond.

Bukayo Saka's treble helped England to a 6-4 win over France and third place, while a half-time shirt swap between Declan Rice and Kylian Mbappe drew criticism.

England beat France 6-4 in the World Cup third-place play-off, but Declan Rice and Kylian Mbappe drew criticism for swapping shirts at half-time.

Spain's Rodri was named the World Cup's best player, with Messi and Mbappe behind him.

Norway's victory over Senegal sets up a decisive Group I clash against France featuring Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé.

Lionel Messi equals Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup goals record as Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane close in.