Messi and Mbappé Lead 2026 World Cup Golden Boot Race
As of July 9, 2026, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are tied at the top of the 2026 World Cup scoring chart, with Erling Haaland close behind.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup top scorer race is heating up, with some of football’s biggest names leading the way. As of July 9, 2026, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé sit level at the top of the scoring chart with eight goals each, setting up a thrilling battle for the tournament’s Golden Boot.
Messi’s position at the top adds another remarkable chapter to his World Cup legacy. The Argentina captain continues to deliver on the biggest stage, proving that his influence remains massive even in the later years of his international career. With eight goals so far, he is once again at the center of Argentina’s campaign.
Alongside him is France superstar Kylian Mbappé, who has also scored eight goals. Mbappé has built a reputation as one of the most dangerous players in World Cup history, and his scoring form in 2026 shows why he remains one of the faces of modern football. His pace, finishing, and consistency have kept France strongly represented in the Golden Boot race.
Norway’s Erling Haaland follows closely in third place with seven goals. In his first World Cup appearance, Haaland has wasted no time making an impact, bringing his club-level scoring dominance to the international stage. Just one goal behind Messi and Mbappé, he remains a serious contender.
England captain Harry Kane ranks fourth with six goals, continuing his strong record as one of the most reliable strikers in major tournaments. France’s Ousmane Dembélé sits fifth with five goals, adding another name from Les Bleus to the upper part of the list.
A group of players are tied on four goals, including Brazil’s Vinícius Júnior, England’s Jude Bellingham, Mexico’s Julián Quiñones, Senegal’s Ismaïla Sarr, and Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal. Their presence shows how competitive the scoring race has become, with multiple nations represented in the top 10.
With Messi and Mbappé tied at the summit and Haaland chasing closely behind, the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race remains wide open. Every remaining match could change the order.