
The World Cup is the ideal platform for players to shine, and one of the most coveted awards of the tournament is the Golden Boot.
A look back at the history of the competition will show you the legendary names that have top-scored at a World Cup and taken home the shiniest of all the shiny shoe gongs football has to offer.
In 2026, there are plenty of candidates who could walk home with the prize, but will it be one of the superstars who wins it or will a new name come out on top?
Here, DAZN News keeps you updated with the current top scorers.
| Rank | Player | Country | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1= | Kylian Mbappe | France | 10 | 4 |
| 2 | Lionel Messi | Argentina | 8 | 2 |
| 3= | Jude Bellingham | England | 7 | 1 |
| 3= | Erling Haaland | Norway | 6 | 0 |
| 5= | Ousmane Dembele | France | 6 | 2 |
| 5= | Harry Kane | England | 6 | 1 |
| 7 | Mikel Oyarzabal | Spain | 5 | 1 |
| 8= | Ismaila Sarr | Senegal | 4 | 1 |
| 8= | Julian Quinones | Mexico | 4 | 1 |
| 8= | Vinicius Junior | Brazil | 4 | 1 |
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