FIFA World Cup 2026: From Mbappe, Haaland to Lionel Messi — tracking top 10 goal-scorers as Golden Boot race heats up

The Golden Boot race at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is something that has never been seen before. In several past editions, six goals were enough for a player to win the Golden Boot. But with an expanded tournament,

How World Cup Golden Boot tiebreakers work as Messi, Mbappe, Haaland chase top goal honor

If two or more players are tied on goals, then the player with the most assists from that first-place tie is awarded the Golden Boot. Essentially, this becomes a ratio. The player who scored the most goals per minute (thus, the player who tied for the top goals, but then did it in less time), wins the Golden Boot.

Who has the most goals in World Cup history? Check out all time top scorers

Lionel Messi stands alone as the all-time top scorer in men's World Cup history. See who else ranks near the top.

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16: Lionel Messi To Have New Strike Partner, Chases Historic Record Against Mohamed Salah's Egypt

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE Updates: Argentina have made three big changes to their starting XI for their Round of 16 encounter against Egypt.