Kylian Mbappe has won the golden boot with 10 goals to his name at the World Cup 2026 ahead of Lionel Messi (8) after a thrilling climax to the race that featured some of the best players in the world.The superstars have lived up their hype at this tournament, with France’s Mbappe and Argentina hero Messi leading the way. Both forwards have stormed past poor Miroslav Klose’s all-time goalscoring record and only a double from Mbappe in the bronze final against England, in a losing 6-4 effort, has separated the pair. Messi was blanked in the final against Spain, with La Roja winning a second world crown, handing Mbappe the consolation prize after being eliminated by the Luis de la Fuente’s side.England’s Jude Bellingham came third, with his one assist enough to edge clear of Erling Haaland after seven goals apiece. 1. Kylian Mbappe (France), 10 goals, (4 assists)2. Lionel Messi (Argentina), 8 goals (4 assists)3. Jude Bellingham (England), 7 goals (1 assist) 4. Erling Haaland (Norway), 7 goals (0 assists)5. Ousmane Dembele (France), 6 goals (2 assists) 6. Harry Kane (England), 6 goals (1 assist) 7. Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain), 5 goals (1 assist)