We're into the quarterfinals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the race for the Golden Boot -- given to the tournament's top goal scorer -- is red-hot. The main contenders are also the most obvious ...

Two things have undoubtedly been true this summer: The superstars are shining, and the Golden Boot odds seem to be changing every minute. Add to that list that Lionel Messi is Argentina's savior once ...

The race for the golden boot at the World Cup is on, and it is already a thrilling race featuring some of the best players in the world. If players are tied for goals, the number of assists will ...

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Why he will win it: This one is easy. Argentina's opening game showed all you need to see. World Cup hat tricks are not an everyday occurrence, and Messi had one against Algeria, his first in World ...