Overview
- Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi each have eight goals in the World Cup 2026 scoring chart and are tied for first place.
- FIFA breaks ties first by assists and then by minutes played, and Mbappé leads Messi on assists, giving him the provisional edge for the Golden Boot.
- Several players can still alter the final standings because goals in the semifinals, the final and the third-place match all count toward the award.
- Erling Haaland finished with seven goals after Norway’s quarterfinal exit and cannot add to his total, while England’s Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham (six goals each) remain able to score in upcoming matches.
- Past tournaments show the third-place match can decide the top scorer, so fans should watch that fixture as a possible tiebreaker opportunity for active contenders like Ousmane Dembélé and Mikel Oyarzabal.