FULL LIST: 2026 World Cup top scorers after round two

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has established himself as the clear frontrunner in the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot. Following the completion of the second round of group-stage matches, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner has netted five goals, placing him at the top of the standings.

Messi began his tournament with a hat-trick in Argentina's opening match and added two more goals in their second game. His impressive tally of five goals, with zero assists so far, puts him ahead of his closest competitors.

France's Kylian Mbappé and Norway's Erling Haaland are currently tied for second place, each having scored four goals. According to FIFA's Golden Boot criteria, the tiebreaker between them is based on the total minutes played during the tournament.

The article also lists the top 30 highest goal scorers, including players like Germany's Deniz Undav and Canada's Jonathan David, who have scored three goals. The standings detail each player's goal count and assists, providing a comprehensive overview of the tournament's leading marksmen.