Kylian Mbappé denied 3rd straight World Cup final and stays even with Messi in Golden Boot race
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July 14, 2026
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Kylian Mbappé won't get a third consecutive trip to the World Cup final and remains tied for first with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot four years after he won it.
The France striker couldn't generate many chances in his team's 2-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup semifinals on Tuesday.
Mbappé and Messi have eight goals each. Messi and defending champion Argentina will play again on Wednesday in the other semifinal match against England.
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