This is how the World Cup top scorers list ended, with Kylian Mbappé at the top

Kylian Mbappé has been crowned the top scorer of the 2026 World Cup, securing the Golden Boot with 10 goals. This marks the second consecutive tournament where the French star has achieved this distinction. Despite not playing in the final, Mbappé's impressive goal tally was enough to earn him the prestigious award from FIFA.

Lionel Messi finished as the runner-up in the scoring charts with 8 goals. While Messi did not secure the Golden Boot, he had a strong tournament, contributing significantly to Argentina's campaign. The podium was completed by Erling Haaland of Norway and Jude Bellingham of England, who both scored 7 goals.

Mbappé's 10 goals in the 2026 World Cup place him third on the all-time list for most goals scored in a single tournament. He is now tied with Germany's Gerd Müller, who also scored 10 goals in the 1970 World Cup. The record remains with France's Just Fontaine, who scored 13 goals in 1958, followed by Hungary's Sándor Kocsis with 11 goals in 1954.

Other notable scorers included Ousmane Dembélé and Harry Kane with six goals each, and Mikel Oyarzabal with five. The top 10 also featured Vinícius Jr. of Brazil, Ismaila Sarr of Senegal, and Julián Quiñones of Mexico, all with four goals. The tournament, which concluded with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time, saw a total of 308 goals scored across 104 matches.