World Cup 2026: Who are the favorites to win the Golden Boot?

No one has won the World Cup Golden Boot more than once – but two men have a good chance of becoming the first this summer.

Mbappe They scored four goals in World Cup qualifiers and as one of the strongest teams in the tournament, 2022 finalists France are expected to reach the final stage of the tournament.

It’s a striker looking for another historic second shoe. Ken. At 32, he is older than the average winner as we know him – but with 54 goals for the club this season, Kane is no average player. If Thomas Tuchel’s side make it into the competition, Kane is sure to get his fair share.

Messi He has won many individual awards in his career but next to the eight Ballon d’Or trophies in his cabinet there is a Golden Boot-like gap. At the age of 38, the 2026 tournament is his last chance.

At the other end of the age scale, it hurts He will be 19 years old before last week. Spain in 2010 Despite failing to make it past the round of 16 after winning the title in 2010, Luis de la Fuente’s players showed they are capable of going the distance at Euro 2024 and were impressive in qualifying.

Premier League Golden Boot winner Erling Holland He has scored 26 league goals for Manchester City this season, but his claim to the boot may depend on Norway’s stay in the competition. Haaland scored 16 goals in eight qualifiers.