Goals in Third-Place Playoff Count Towards Golden Boot in FIFA World Cup 2026
Summary
Goals scored in the third-place playoff of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will count towards the Golden Boot race, keeping players like Mbappé, Kane, and Bellingham in contention.
Key Points
- Goals scored in the third-place playoff match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 will count towards the Golden Boot tally.
- Players like Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Harry Kane, and Jude Bellingham remain contenders for the Golden Boot despite potential elimination in the semi-finals.
- The third-place match between England and France and the final between Spain and Argentina are the last two matches of the competition.
- Historically, several Golden Boot winners have scored in third-place playoffs, with some winning the award due to goals scored in that match.
