This World Cup has been all about the big names, with a battle for the ages emerging when it comes to the Golden Boot award ahead of this weekend’s final.
Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have been scoring at will for their respective countries, meaning the battle for the tournament’s Golden Boot award has rarely been this closely fought.
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While the Euros two years ago felt more like a game of chess, attacking flair have taken the headlines in North America this year, with a number of teams thankful to their main men for steering them into the latter stages of the competition. But which strikers have scored the most at the tournament so far, and who is in line to take home the Golden Boot award?
Here are the top 10 goal-scorers at the tournament from 10-1, and their current odds* to win the Golden Boot at World Cup 2026:
*All odds are offered by SkyBet and are subject to change at any time. Please gamble responsibly.
5. Lionel Messi - Argentina
Arguably the greatest footballer to ever live, the Argentinian wizard is showing no signs of slowing down at the age of 38, and has already scored eight goals at the World Cup. He's the favourite to win the Golden Boot, and is priced at 4/6 for the award. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images