There isn’t a single winner yet: as of July 6, 2026, the World Cup Golden Boot race is still tied at the top. Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Erling Haaland are all on 7 goals, so the award has not been decided yet.

Current standings

  • Kylian Mbappé — 7 goals, 2 assists.
  • Lionel Messi — 7 goals, 0 assists.
  • Erling Haaland — 7 goals, 0 assists.
  • Harry Kane — 5 goals.

What decides it

If players finish level on goals, the usual tiebreakers are assists first, then fewer minutes played, and then goals-per-minute rate. On the latest standings, Mbappé has the edge on assists, which is why some reports place him first in the live ranking.

TL;DR

The 2026 World Cup Golden Boot has not been officially won yet, but Mbappé, Messi, and Haaland are currently tied on 7 goals, with Mbappé slightly ahead on tiebreakers.