2026 World Cup top scorers
Mbappé won the Golden Boot with 10 goals. Final 2026 World Cup scorers table and all-time records.
2026 World Cup top scorers
Updated July 19, 2026
If players are tied on goals, FIFA uses assists and minutes played as tiebreakers.
All-time World Cup top scorers
Players to watch at the 2026 World Cup
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Kylian Mbappé
France
Golden Boot with 10 goals. First back-to-back winner; all-time World Cup record with 22 goals.
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Lionel Messi
Argentina
8 goals. Runner-up vs Spain; finished his last World Cup without a Final goal.
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Jude Bellingham
England
7 goals. Bronze vs France (6-4) with a 90'+8 winner.
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Erling Haaland
Norway
7 goals. Eliminated by England in the quarters (1-2 AET).
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Harry Kane
England
6 goals. England finished 3rd at the World Cup.
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Ousmane Dembélé
France
6 goals. France finished 4th after a 4-6 bronze loss to England.
Goals scored at the 2026 World Cup are added to each player's career totals as the tournament progresses.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the all-time top scorer in World Cup history?
Kylian Mbappé is the all-time World Cup top scorer with 22 goals (10 at the 2026 World Cup). Lionel Messi follows with 21; Miroslav Klose has 16.
How many World Cup goals does Messi have?
Lionel Messi has 21 World Cup goals (8 in 2026). Mbappé leads the all-time list with 22.
Who are the top scoring favorites at the 2026 World Cup?
Kylian Mbappé won the Golden Boot with 10 goals. Lionel Messi finished on 8; Haaland and Bellingham on 7.