FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot Race: Lionel Messi Takes No. 1 Position With 8 Goals, Kylian Mbappe 2nd

Argentina captain Lionel Messi is leading Golden Boot race in FIFA World Cup 2026. He has scored 8 goals and provided one assist in five matches for the three-time champions. (Picture Credit: AP)

France captain Kylian Mbappe has scored seven goals and provided two assists in five FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. (Picture Credit: AP)

Erling Haaland has scored seven goals in four FIFA World Cup 2026 matches for Norway, including a brace in the Round of 16 victory over Brazil. (Picture Credit: AP)

England captain Harry Kane has scored six goals and registered one assist in five matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026. (Picture Credit: AP)

France winger Ousmane Dembele has scored five goals and provided two assists in five World Cup matches, including a hat-trick against Norway in the group stage. (Picture Credit: AP)

Senegal forward Ismaila Sarr scored four goals and registered one assist in four FIFA World Cup 2026 appearances. (Picture Credit: AP)

Spain striker Mikel Oyarzabal has led his country's attack with four goals and one assist in five matches. (Picture Credit: AP)

Mexico forward Julián Quiñones has scored four goals and provided one assist in five World Cup matches. He also netted the opening goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against South Africa. (Picture Credit: AP)

England midfielder Jude Bellingham has scored four goals and registered one assist in five matches, including a first-half brace against Mexico in the Round of 16. (Picture Credit: AP)

Brazil winger Vinícius Júnior finished his FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with four goals and one assist. (Picture Credit: AP)