The race for the golden boot at World Cup 2026 is expected to be fierce, with Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland making early statements in their respective bids to finish the tournament at the top of the scoring charts.
The first ever 48-team World Cup features an additional round of 32, offering the world’s top strikers an additional opportunity of bagging an extra goal as they dream of embarking on a deep run into the tournament.
If players are tied for goals, the number of assists will determine who ranks higher. If there is still a tie, it comes down to minutes played and the goals-per-minute ratio. Here are the latest 2026 World Cup golden boot standings.
World Cup golden boot standings
1. Deniz Undav (Germany), 3 goals (2 assists)
= 2. Lionel Messi (Argentina), 3 goals
= 2. Jonathan David (Canada), 3 goals
= 4. Vinicius Jr (Brazil), 2 goals (1 assist)
= 4. Cody Gakpo (Netherlands), 2 goals (1 assist)
= 4. Crysencio Summerville (Netherlands), 2 goals (1 assist)
= 7. Harry Kane (England), 2 goals
= 7. Matheus Cunha (Brazil), 2 goals
= 7. Erling Haaland (Norway), 2 goals
= 7. Yasin Ayari (Sweden), 2 goals
= 7. Elijah Just (New Zealand), 2 goals
= 7. Kai Havertz (Germany), 2 goals
= 7. Kylian Mbappe (France), 2 goals
= 7. Johan Manzambi (Switzerland), 2 goals
= 7. Kyle Larin (Canada), 2 goals
= 7. Ismael Saibari (Morocco), 2 goals
= 7. Folarin Balogun (USA), 2 goals
= 7. Brian Brobbey (Netherlands), 2 goals
