Here’s a friendly look at the World Cup Golden Boot race, with lightning ready to strike again!
France’s forward Kylian Mbappe is now the clear favorite to win the World Cup Golden Boot again after scoring two goals against England in the exciting Bronze Medal match.
In 2022, Mbappe won the Golden Boot by scoring a hat-trick in the final against Argentina.
Before that final, both Mbappe and Lionel Messi entered the Lusail Stadium in Qatar with five goals each—a pattern we’re seeing again at the 2026 World Cup.
Right now, Mbappe is leading with 10 goals and four assists, while Messi is in second place with eight goals and four assists, just before Argentina’s final against Spain.
Here are some past Golden Boot winners:
– 2022 — Kylian Mbappe (8 goals + 2 assists)
– 2018 — Harry Kane (6 goals)
– 2014 — James Rodríguez (6 goals + 2 assists)
– 2010 — Thomas Muller (5 goals + 3 assists)
– 2010 — Diego Forlan (5 goals + 1 assist)
– 2010 — Wesley Sneijder (5 goals + 1 assist)
– 2010 — David Villa (5 goals + 1 assist)
– 2006 — Miroslav Klose (5 goals + 3 assists)
– 2002 — Ronaldo (8 goals)