Kylian Mbappe has drawn level with Lionel Messi at the top of the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings, with both superstars now on six goals. Messi scored a brace off the bench in Argentina's 3-1 win over Jordan in Group J, becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches. He had earlier surpassed Miroslav Klose as the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history with a brace against Austria, including a penalty after an early miss.
Messi's Historic Run
The 39-year-old opened his sixth World Cup with a hat-trick against Algeria, tying the previous record, despite a near red card for a dangerous challenge. His six goals in 2026 include a stunning hat-trick and two braces, cementing his legacy as the tournament's all-time leading scorer.
Mbappe and Dembele Close Behind
Mbappe added two goals in France's win over Sweden, bringing his tally to six. Ousmane Dembele also notched a hat-trick for France against Norway, putting him on four goals. Erling Haaland and Vinicius Jr are tied on four goals each, while Harry Kane leads a pack of players on three goals.
Golden Boot Standings
As of June 30, 2026, the top scorers are: Lionel Messi (Argentina, 6 goals, 0 assists), Kylian Mbappe (France, 6 goals, 2 assists), Ousmane Dembele (France, 4 goals, 1 assist), Vinicius Jr (Brazil, 4 goals, 1 assist), Erling Haaland (Norway, 4 goals, 0 assists), and a group of players on three goals including Deniz Undav (Germany), Johan Manzambi (Switzerland), Ismaila Sarr (Senegal), Cody Gakpo (Netherlands), Brian Brobbey (Netherlands), Matheus Cunha (Brazil), Jonathan David (Canada), Ismael Saibari (Morocco), Elijah Just (New Zealand), Kai Havertz (Germany), Yoane Wissa (DR Congo), and Harry Kane (England).
The Golden Boot race remains wide open with several knockout matches remaining, promising more goals from the world's best players.
