2026 World Cup Golden Boot Race: Messi and Mbappé Lead

Messi and Mbappé sit atop the goal‑scoring leaderboard as the 2026 World Cup progresses. Their early goals have positioned them as the main contenders for the Golden Boot award.

Other notable challengers include Brazil's Neymar and the Netherlands' Memphis Depay. The final tally will be decided in the knockout rounds, where each goal could prove decisive.