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World Cup 2026: Does third-place play-off count towards golden boot award?
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Jonty Colman
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The BBC reports that goals scored in the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off will count toward the Golden Boot award. This decision impacts the race between top scorers like Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi as the tournament concludes.
By Jonty Colman BBC Sport journalist Published 16 July 2026, 09:30 BST Goals scored by players in the World Cup's third place play-off will count towards a player's goal tally and the race for the Golden Boot.
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