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[CYMI] FULL LIST: Mbappé leads Messi, others in 2026 World Cup top scorers chart

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  • Kylian Mbappé led the 2026 FIFA World Cup scoring charts with 10 goals, surpassing Lionel Messi's eight.
  • Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland followed with seven goals each, with Bellingham ranking higher due to an assist.
  • The list highlights the dominance of top football stars, with Mbappé and Messi continuing their prolific attacking performances.

Kylian Mbappé has emerged as the top scorer of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, netting 10 goals and providing four assists. This performance places the French forward ahead of Argentina's captain, Lionel Messi, who finished the tournament with eight goals and four assists.

Following closely behind are England's Jude Bellingham and Norway's Erling Haaland, both scoring seven goals. Bellingham secures the third position due to his single assist, while Haaland recorded none. France's Ousmane Dembélé and England captain Harry Kane also featured in the top scorers list, each with six goals. Dembélé added two assists to his tally, while Kane provided one.

Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal scored five goals and contributed an assist, helping his team win the World Cup. Senegal's Ismaïla Sarr and Mexico's Julián Quiñones both recorded four goals and one assist. Brazil's Vinícius Júnior rounded out the top 10 with the same goal and assist count.

The Golden Boot race underscored the prowess of global football's elite players, with Mbappé reaffirming his status as a leading attacker and Messi demonstrating his continued high-level performance on the international stage.

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