World Cup 2026 golden boot standings as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland lead race (opens original article in a new tab)

The 2026 World Cup golden boot race is led by Lionel Messi with 5 goals, followed by Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland with 4 each, as top players compete for the title.

• Lionel Messi leads the 2026 World Cup golden boot with 5 goals, followed by Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland with 4 each.
• The golden boot race includes top players like Harry Kane, Deniz Undav, and Vinicius Jr, with tiebreakers based on assists, minutes played, and goals-per-minute ratio.
• Norway and France have strong performances, with Haaland and Mbappe contributing significantly to their teams' progress.