Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKylian Mbappe is currently leading the standings with six goals and two assists in the World Cup 2026. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi also has a total of six goals, which includes his stellar hat-trick against Algeria.Erling Haaland scored an 86th-minute winner for Norway against Ivory Coast, moving him to five goals, while England’s Harry Kane also sits on five, having saved England with a double against DR Congo. France’s Ousmane Dembele currently sits in fifth place with four goals and two assists. Should players be tied for goals, the number of assists determines who ranks higher, followed by minutes played and the goals-per-minute ratio, should there still be a tie. In fullWorld Cup 2026 Golden Boot: Mbappe vs Messi standings as Kane joins thrilling race to finish top scorerMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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Argentina's Messi is level on goals with France's Mbappe as World Cup favourites look to power through the knockouts.

Kylian Mbappé has surged to the top of the 2026 FIFA World Cup scoring charts, netting twice against Sweden to reach six goals, level with Lionel Messi. This brace also marked a…

Kylian Mbappe underlined why he remains one of football's biggest match-winners, scoring twice as France eased past Sweden 3-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 to draw level…

Kylian Mbappe leads the 2026 World Cup with six goals and two assists, surpassing Klose's record while boosting Ethereum-based Sorare's visibility.

Mbappe moved level with Messi for goals scored at the top of the standings after Haaland netted to send Norway past Ivory Coast and into the last 16

Both are on six goals at the 2026 World Cup, but Mbappe's overall numbers are off the charts

Kylian Mbappe ties Messi's World Cup goal record. Ballon d'Or 2026 at 24.5% YES.

Argentina's Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe top the list of World Cup goalscorers.

England captain Harry Kane reignited the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race with a sensational late brace against Congo DR, moving level with Erling Haaland in second place and…

Mbappe moved level with Messi for goals scored at the top of the standings after Haaland netted to send Norway past Ivory Coast and into the last 16

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKylian Mbappe is currently leading the…

Lionel Messi is tied with Kylian Mbappé at six goals atop the 2026 World Cup scoring charts, with a game in hand to claim the Golden Boot outright.