Follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race with our real-time top scorers tracker. Updated instantly after every goal in the tournament.
Golden Boot Award
The FIFA World Cup Golden Boot is awarded to the tournament's top scorer. If players are tied on goals, the player with the most assists wins. If still tied, the player with fewer minutes played on the field wins (rewarding efficiency).
2026 Golden Boot Candidates
Kylian Mbappé (France) — At 27, Mbappé enters his prime World Cup. Won the 2022 Golden Boot with 8 goals. Now backed by superior France squad depth. Favorite at most bookmakers.
Vinícius Júnior (Brazil) — Brazil's attack rotates around Vinicius. His Champions League exploits demonstrate his ability to perform at the highest level.
Harry Kane (England) — England's all-time scorer. Won the 2018 Golden Boot. Now more experienced and playing the best football of his career at Bayern Munich.
Record Goals in a Single World Cup
Just Fontaine holds the all-time record with 13 goals (1958). With 104 matches compared to 64 in 2022, a motivated striker with a favorable group could make a serious run at history.