World Cup goal leaders: Kylian Mbappé overtakes Lionel Messi in Golden Boot race

The stars have been out at the 2026 World Cup. We're now in the knockout rounds, and the tournament's top scorers are distancing themselves from the pack. We've been tracking the race for the Golden Boot,

Kylian Mbappé weaves through Sweden defense for brilliant goal, giving France lead

Kylian Mbappé scored a goal before the half to give France a 1-0 lead. 12 MINS AGO・FIFA Men's World Cup・1:23 WC - France vs. Sweden - 06/30/2026 Kylian Mbappe FIFA Men's World Cup FIFA World Cup Goals
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World Cup Golden Boot live rankings: Updated goal totals for Messi, Mbappe and more 2026 scoring leaders

Here are the players at the top of this World Cup's chart so far as the leading scorers.

Kylian Mbappé scores 2 goals to lead France to win over Iraq in Philadelphia and into World Cup knockout stage

Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament's first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage.

Kylian Mbappé is chasing World Cup immortality at just 27: Our final goal prediction

With Kylian Mbappe chasing World Cup immortality, we predict exactly how many goals he may end up with at this tournament.

Mbappe celebrates goal with France boss as coach returns from family funeral

Mbappé (and the rest of the team) went immediately over to the sidelines to embrace France boss Didier Deschamps, who returned on Tuesday after missing the team's final Group I match against Norway, going back to France with his family following the death of his mother.