- Despite France’s 2-0 semifinal loss, Mbappé is still tied with Messi on eight goals and can add to his tally in Saturday’s third-place match (those goals count toward the Golden Boot).
- Tiebreakers currently favor Mbappé—he has three assists to Messi’s two and more minutes played unless Messi logs 79+ minutes vs England on Wednesday.
- Betting odds (FanDuel): Messi favorite at -160, Mbappé +180; Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are longer shots.
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