Golden Boot: World Cup 2026 top goalscorers
Summary
The Golden Boot is given to the top goal scorer at the World Cup, with assists used to break ties. The 2026 tournament features past winners Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, and James Rodríguez, along with several strong contenders including Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi.Key Facts
- The Golden Boot goes to the World Cup player with the most goals; assists are used to break ties.
- Three former winners are playing in 2026: Mbappé (France), Kane (England), and Rodríguez (Colombia).
- Other top players expected to compete include Haaland (Norway), Messi (Argentina), Oyarzabal (Spain), Yamal (Spain), Vinícius Júnior (Brazil), and Ronaldo (Portugal).
- The 2026 World Cup will include 48 teams, expanding the knockout stage to a round of 32.
- Teams reaching the semi-finals could play up to eight games, giving players more chances to score.
- The record for most goals in a single World Cup is 13 by Just Fontaine in 1958.
- If players tie in goals and assists, the one who played fewer minutes ranks higher.
- Past "surprise" winners include Totò Schillaci (1990) and Oleg Salenko (1994).
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