Do goals in 3rd place play-off count towards World Cup golden boot?

SEMI-FINAL losers England and France face off in the World Cup’s third-place play-off TONIGHT. The two European heavyweights crashed out of the tournament to Argentina and Spain respectively. England’s Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are still in the race for the World Cup golden boot Credit: Getty Kylian Mbappe is looking to overtake Lionel Messi in the top scorer standings on Saturday night Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Both England and France will still be hurting, but tonight’s clash could prove pivotal for select individuals. The race for the golden boot is heading for a thrilling climax with the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham still in the race. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! But will goals scored in tonight’s third-place play off count towards their overall tournament tally? Do goals in 3rd place play-off count towards World Cup golden boot? Yes! Goals scored in tonight’s third-place play off between England and France will count towards a player’s tally and the race for the golden boot. This means that while their nations’ World Cup campaigns are over, Mbappe, Dembele, Kane and Bellingham can still claim the individual accolade. Lionel Messi – who is in the final with Argentina – and Mbappe are currently joint top for goals scored with eight each. That said, the South American football icon leads the Frenchman, having made more assists so far. Norway’s Erling Haaland is third on the list with seven goals, but his nation exited the World Cup in the quarter-finals to England. Most read in Football Kane and Bellingham have scored six goals each, two less than chart-toppers Messi and Mbappe – meaning they have work to do in the third-place play off. Dembele is the furtherest behind of the quartlet on five goals, but a stunning display in front of goal against England could catpult him to the summit of the standings. Interestingly, a total of seven previous World Cup golden boot winners have netted in the third-place play-off. On four occasions, the goals scored in the bronze medal match have proved decisive and won the player the golden boot. How to watch 3rd place play off Tonight’s third-place play off between England and France will be broadcast live on BBC One. Kick-off is scheduled for 10pm BST. Fans can live stream the match via the BBC iPlayer. Alternatively, SunSport’s live blog will provide minute-by-minute coverage. Comment now