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Do goals scored in the World Cup third-place play-off count towards the Golden Boot?
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Metro
18 Jul, 16:00
Do goals scored in the World Cup third-place play-off count towards the Golden Boot?
The Guardian
1 Jul, 07:00
Who has scored the most goals at a World Cup without winning the Golden Boot?
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“Who has scored the most goals at a World Cup finals without winning the Golden Boot?” asks Sam Edwards.
With Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé already on six goals and leading an elite bunch in the 2026 race, we may well see the men’s record broken this summer. As it stands, Messi shares the record – as if he needs another one – with the Brazil great Jairzinho.
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