France forward Kylian Mbappé finished as the highest goalscorer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a sensational campaign in which he scored 10 goals and provided four assists.
Mbappé’s outstanding performances earned him the tournament’s Golden Boot, finishing ahead of Argentina captain Lionel Messi, who recorded eight goals and four assists during another memorable World Cup campaign.
England star Jude Bellingham claimed third place after scoring seven goals and providing one assist, narrowly edging Norway striker Erling Haaland, who also netted seven times but finished without an assist.
France’s Ousmane Dembélé secured fifth position with six goals and two assists, while England captain Harry Kane finished sixth after registering six goals and one assist.
Spain forward Mikel Oyarzabal, who played a crucial role in La Roja’s successful World Cup campaign, ended the tournament with five goals and one assist.
Senegal’s Ismaïla Sarr and Mexico’s Julián Quiñones each contributed four goals and one assist, while Brazil winger Vinícius Júnior completed the top 10 with the same tally.
The rankings highlight the quality of attacking talent on display throughout the tournament, with established superstars and emerging talents delivering standout performances on football’s biggest stage.
2026 FIFA World Cup Top Scorers
- Kylian Mbappé (France) — 10 goals, 4 assists
- Lionel Messi (Argentina) — 8 goals, 4 assists
- Jude Bellingham (England) — 7 goals, 1 assist
- Erling Haaland (Norway) — 7 goals, 0 assists
- Ousmane Dembélé (France) — 6 goals, 2 assists
- Harry Kane (England) — 6 goals, 1 assist
- Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) — 5 goals, 1 assist
- Ismaïla Sarr (Senegal) — 4 goals, 1 assist
- Julián Quiñones (Mexico) — 4 goals, 1 assist
- Vinícius Júnior (Brazil) — 4 goals, 1 assist
