Players
Mbappé wins adidas Golden Boot
Kylian Mbappé has been awarded the adidas Golden Boot. The French striker earned the honor with his performances in the tournament.
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Players
Mbappe wins 2026 World Cup Golden Boot
Kylian Mbappe has won the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first player to win the award twice. He led Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham, and Erling Haaland in the scoring race.
Players
Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named best player
Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice, scoring 10 goals in 2026. Rodri won the Golden Ball as Spain swept other awards. Mbappe now holds the all-time men's World Cup scoring record with 22 goals.
News
Adidas Golden Boot Race Ahead of Final World Cup Fixtures
The adidas Golden Boot standings have been updated as the FIFA World Cup enters its final round of group-stage matches.
Matches
Four reasons to watch the World Cup third-place play-off
England face France in the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday. Despite the disappointment of missing the final, the match offers a chance for the Golden Boot race, England's best finish since 1966, playing time for lesser-used stars, and a final football fix before a break.
News
Third-place play-off goals count toward World Cup Golden Boot
Goals scored in the World Cup third-place play-off count toward the Golden Boot race. With France and England in the match, players like Mbappé, Kane, Bellingham, and Dembélé can still win the award. Historically, seven Golden Boot winners scored in the play-off, and four needed those goals to claim the prize.
History
Just Fontaine: The World Cup's Greatest Scorer and His Unlikely Record
Just Fontaine scored 13 goals in the 1958 World Cup, a record that still stands. He borrowed boots, was not first choice, and received an air rifle instead of a Golden Boot. Modern stars like Mbappe and Messi chase his mark at the 2026 tournament.
Players
Four-Way Golden Boot Race at 2026 World Cup Nears Historic Heights
Lionel Messi leads with eight goals, followed by Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland on seven, and Harry Kane on six. The race is unprecedented, with all four players approaching double-figure scoring, a feat achieved by only eight players in World Cup history.
Matches
Messi to start Argentina's final group match on bench
Lionel Messi will begin Argentina's final World Cup group match against Jordan on the bench, manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed. The decision is tactical, not injury-related, with Messi expected to feature in the second half.
Players
Golden Boot race heats up as Messi, Mbappe, Haaland shine
Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot race with five goals, followed by Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland with four each. This is only the second time in World Cup history that three players have scored four or more goals after two matches. Records continue to fall as the world's top forwards compete on the biggest stage.
History
World Cup Golden Boot Winners Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
Every four years, the World Cup showcases the world's best attacking players. Even if they don't win the tournament, they can etch their name in history by scoring the most goals. How many Golden Boot winners can you name?
Predictions
Golden Boot favorites for FIFA World Cup 2026
FIFA highlights 10 top contenders for the adidas Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup, which features 40 more matches than previous editions. Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, and Lionel Messi lead the list of favorites.