Ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot Race

Ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot Race


As the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters the knockout stage, the race for the tournament's Golden Boot is heating up. Several of football's biggest stars are battling for the prestigious award given to the competition's top goalscorer.


The current standings are:

  • Lionel Messi (Argentina) — 7 goals
  • Kylian Mbappé (France) — 7 goals
  • Erling Haaland (Norway) — 7 goals
  • Harry Kane (England) — 5 goals


With more knockout matches still to be played, the Golden Boot race remains wide open. Every goal from this point forward could determine who finishes as the tournament's leading scorer.


Football fans around the world will be watching closely as these world-class forwards continue their pursuit of one of the most coveted individual honors in international football.