2026 World Cup Golden Boot race: Lionel Messi extends lead as stars close in

Fuente: New York Post

The Round of 16 has arrived, and so has the sprint for one of the most coveted individual honors in sports.   While 32 nations’ dreams of lifting the FIFA World Cup trophy are now dashed, the tournament’s top goal scorers are all still alive, and they have their eyes on another prize: the Golden Boot award.   Now that the Round of 32 is complete, the race has become every bit as compelling as the chase for the championship trophy itself.