World Cup 2026 Top Scorers

Every goalscorer at the FIFA World Cup 2026, ranked. The race for the Golden Boot — awarded to the tournament's top scorer — updated after each match from our live event feed.

No goals have been recorded yet — the leaderboard fills in as World Cup matches are played. Check the schedule or today's matches.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Golden Boot?

The adidas Golden Boot is awarded to the top goalscorer of the FIFA World Cup. If players are tied on goals, the award is decided by assists, then by fewest minutes played.

Do penalties count towards the Golden Boot?

Yes. Goals scored from a penalty in open play count towards a player's tournament total. Goals in a penalty shoot-out do not count as tournament goals.

How often is this leaderboard updated?

It is rebuilt from our live match-event feed, so it reflects every goal and assist as soon as the match data syncs — typically within minutes of the action.

Do own goals count?

No. Own goals are not credited to any attacker, so they never appear on the scoring chart.

The Golden Boot race, explained

The World Cup 2026 top scorers chart tracks the race for the Golden Boot, football's award for the tournament's leading marksman. Every goal — from open play or a converted penalty — is counted the moment the match data lands, so the leaderboard above is always current. Ties are separated first by assists and then by minutes played, the same tie-breakers FIFA uses for the award itself.

Explore more: the World Cup top scorers, assist leaders and best-player ranking, plus the live standings, the full fixture list and every World Cup team.