Who will win the Golden Boot for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Here, we track the leading contenders as the goals fly in.
Unofficially, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been dubbed “the World Cup of superstars”, with many of the biggest names at the competition rising to the occasion and finding frequently finding themselves on the scoresheet.
As such, this is leading to a one of the tightest and most intriguing Golden Boot races ever seen at the World Cup.
Here are the leading contenders…
7 goals: Lionel Messi, Argentina6 goals: Kylian Mbappé, France5 goals: Erling Haaland, Norway5 goals: Harry Kane, England4 goals: Vinícius Júnior, Brazil4 goals: Mikel Oyarzabal, Spain
7 Goals
Lionel Messi
Before the 2022 World Cup, Michael Olise’s stunning pass before firing in a late strike from range.
He struck another from distance to open the scoring brilliantly against Iraq, before being gifted a second goal thanks to a defensive howler.
Mbappé failed to find the net against Norway (though he did register two assists) but came back with a bang in the round of 32 against Sweden. His first goal was a stunning solo effort, powerfully struck from a tight angle. He then sealed the deal for France late on, once again partly down to the brilliance of Olise.
Five Goals
Erling Haaland
It’s a top-scorers list, so of course Declan Rice corner.
Following a goalless game against Ghana, Kane headed in from a Jude Bellingham delivery to double England’s lead in the 2-0 win over Panama.
It was against DR Congo when the England captain proved to be the difference maker, however. With his side trailing and facing the prospect of arguably their most embarrassing defeat ever at a World Cup tournament, Kane once again produced an accurate header to beat the in-form Lionel Mpasi in the DR Congo net. Shortly after than equaliser, Kane unleashed a devastating strike into the roof of the goal to earn a 2-1 win for the Three Lions in the 86th minute.
Four Goals
Ousmane Dembélé
The current Ballon d’Or holder, Raphinha missing due to injury,
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