Kylian Mbappé now leads the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race. He has overtaken Lionel Messi on a tiebreaker. Both players have scored eight goals. Mbappé has three assists, while Messi has one.
Messi, at 39, has become the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. He has 21 career goals. Mbappé has equaled his goal total from the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.
Other top scorers remain in contention. Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, and Ousmane Dembélé are close behind. The semifinal matches will be crucial in determining the winner.