World Cup 2026: Messi and Mbappé Lead Golden Boot Race After Quarterfinals

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are currently leading the race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 North American World Cup, each having scored 8 goals. This comes after the second matchday of the quarterfinals, solidifying their positions as top contenders.

Following closely behind the co-leaders is Norway's Erling Haaland, who has netted 7 goals. England's captain, Harry Kane, occupies the third spot with 6 goals. France's Ousmane Dembélé is fourth, having scored 5 goals for his team.

The competition intensifies further down the list, with a compact group of players tied at 4 goals. This includes Jude Bellingham (England), Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain), Julián Quiñones (Mexico), Sarr (Senegal), and Vinícius Júnior (Brazil). A larger contingent of footballers has scored 3 goals, featuring notable names such as Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Romelu Lukaku (Belgium), and Raúl Jiménez (Mexico).

The tournament's scoring chart also includes a lengthy list of players with 2 goals and a vast array of individuals who have found the back of the net once. This detailed breakdown highlights the diverse scoring contributions across various nations participating in the World Cup.