2026 World Cup Golden Boot Race: Top Goal Scorers and Rankings

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, and the spotlight has turned to the race for the Golden Boot. No player has ever won this award twice, but Kylian Mbappé, who claimed it in 2022, is aiming to become the first to do so. His two goals against Senegal gave him a strong start, yet Lionel Messi's hat trick against Algeria immediately placed him at the top of the leaderboard.

Below are the current rankings for the Golden Boot, updated after Group F matches on June 25. The list includes goals scored, assists, and minutes played. Assists serve as the first tiebreaker, followed by minutes played—fewer minutes ranks higher.