Who Will Win FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot Award? Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe vs Erling Haaland vs Mikel Oyarzabal

Football fans across the world have seen some spectacular games and now, the final is left and it promises to be special too. However, ahead of that, most fans have one question on their minds: Who will win FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot award? Well, it is Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe vs Erling Haaland vs Jude Bellingham affair. But these players and their teams have been eliminated from the world cup. However, Messi and his Argentina team are not the only ones left alive to play the final. There is Spain. And there is a dark horse player in the running for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot award and he is Mikel Oyarzabal of Spain. He will keep the excitement for the Golden Boot high. Having said that, Lionel Messi is the number one ranked player for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot award, and it is very likely that he is going to win it as well. Here's a detailed look at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot rankings.

To be sure, one of the most exciting aspects of any FIFA World Cup is the race for the Golden Boot. For those unaware, the FIFA Golden Boot is given to the leading goalscorer at every World Cup event. The FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot rankings list shows that contention really was between Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot Rankings List

Golden Boot Rank - 1

• Player - Lionel Messi

• Goals - 8

• Assists - 4

Golden Boot Rank - 2

• Player - Kylian Mbappe

• Goals - 8

• Assists - 3

Golden Boot Rank - 3

• Player - Erling Haaland

• Goals - 7

• Assists - 0

Golden Boot Rank - 4

• Player - Jude Bellingham

• Goals - 6

• Assists - 1

Golden Boot Rank - 5

• Player - Harry Kane

• Goals - 6

• Assists - 1

Golden Boot Rank - 6

• Player - Ousmane Dembele

• Goals - 5

• Assists - 2

Golden Boot Rank - 7

• Player - Mikel Oyarzabal

• Goals - 5

• Assists - 1

Golden Boot Rank - 8

• Player - Ismaila Sarr

• Goals - 4

• Assists - 1

Golden Boot Rank - 9

• Player - Julian Quinones

• Goals - 4

• Assists - 1

Golden Boot Rank - 10

• Player - Vinicius Junior

• Goals - 4

• Assists - 1

FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot: Lionel Messi vs Mikel Oyarzabal

As is clear from these stats, the only player and his team left alive at the FIFA World Cup now contending for the Golden Boot apart from Messi is Mikel Oyarzabal of Spain. The player is three goals behind Messi. So, unless Mikel scores four goals and Messi doesn't score any, the latter is all set to win the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot Award. Current standing shows: Messi has 8 goals and 4 assists and Mikel has 5 goals and one assist. It will be mission impossible for Mikel Oyarzabal, but miracles have happened before.

Golden Boot Tie-breaker Rule

So, what happens when two players have the same number of goals? In that case, the player with more assists is ranked higher. And what happens when both these stats are equal? In that case, the player with fewer minutes played is ranked higher.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who are the top players contending for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot Award?

Lionel Messi Aad Kylian Mbappe top the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot awards rankings list.

Who can beat Lionel Messi to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot award?

The only player who can beat Lionel Messi is Mikel Oyarzabal of Spain.

Will Lionel Messi win the Golden Boot award?

Yes, Lionel Messi is highly likely to win the Golden Boot award.

Who are the top players in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot award list?

The list includes Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham, Mikel Oyarzabal.

Who are the FIFA World Cup 2026 finalists?

The finalists of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are Argentina and Spain.