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FIFA World Cup 2026 Most Goals: The excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now at its peak. Following the conclusion of the Round of 32 knockout matches, the race for the 'Golden Boot' (the award for the tournament's top scorer) has become just as compelling as the battle for the title itself.
Star players on the pitch are vying for the top spot. Let’s take a look at who is currently leading the pack in the tournament.
Kylian Mbappe vs Lionel Messi: Golden Boot Rule Explained
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Currently, there is a fierce contest in this race between France's Kylian Mbappe and Argentina's Lionel Messi. Both players are tied at the top with 6 goals each.
However, according to FIFA rules, if the goal tally is equal, the number of 'assists' (helping to score a goal) is taken into account.
- Kylian Mbappé: 6 goals + 2 assists (Ranked 1st)
- Lionel Messi: 6 goals + 0 assists (Ranked 2nd)
For this reason, Mbappé currently holds the top spot on this list.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Top Scorers: Golden Boot Standings
The list of the top 10 goal-scorers in the FIFA World Cup 2026 so far is provided below
| Rank | Player | Country | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kylian Mbappé | France | 6 | 2 |
| 2 | Lionel Messi | Argentina | 6 | 0 |
| 3 | Erling Haaland | Norway | 5 | 0 |
| 4 | Harry Kane | England | 5 | 0 |
| 5 | Ousmane Dembélé | France | 4 | 2 |
| 6 | Vinícius Júnior | Brazil | 4 | 1 |
| 7 | Ismaïla Sarr | Senegal | 4 | 1 |
| 8 | Deniz Undav | Germany | 3 | 2 |
| 9 | Johan Mvoué | Switzerland | 3 | 1 |
| 10 | Julián Quiñones | Mexico | 3 | 1 |
Also Read: Top 5 Biggest Upsets in FIFA World Cup History
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