FIFA World Cup
Lionel Messi Seizes the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot Lead From Kylian Mbappé
The FIFA World Cup golden boot race has a new name at the top.
Lionel Messi
Argentina
Argentina
8
goals
chased by
Kylian Mbappé
7
2026 goals
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Lionel Messi now leads the FIFA World Cup golden boot standings with 8 goals and 1 assists, displacing Kylian Mbappé at the top of the table.
Behind the new leader, Kylian Mbappé sits on 7 goals, 1 back with the race still open.
Every goal in the FIFA World Cup is tracked here within minutes of hitting the net. The full standings, updated live, are below.