The 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race is turning into one of the greatest top scorer battles the tournament has ever seen.
Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are all locked together on seven goals, while Harry Kane is right behind them on six.
With the knockout stage heating up and some huge quarter-finals on the horizon, Bet9ja’s latest Golden Boot odds suggest this race could go right to the wire.
Latest World Cup 2026 Top Scorers
- Erling Haaland – 7 goals
- Kylian Mbappe – 7 goals
- Lionel Messi – 7 goals
- Harry Kane – 6 goals
- Jude Bellingham – 4 goals
- Mikel Oyarzabal – 4 goals
- Ousmane Dembele – 4 goals
Mbappe Leads the Bet9ja Market
Mbappe is the current favourite at 1.90, and it is easy to see why.
The France forward already won the Golden Boot in 2022 with eight goals, and he has seven again this time around with France still alive in the tournament.
He also has two assists, which could be crucial if the race finishes level, as assists are used as the first tiebreaker.
Messi Still Chasing More History
Messi is priced at 2.70 after another remarkable tournament.
The Argentina legend has seven goals and could move clear if he scores against Egypt in the Round of 16.
He has already gone beyond Miroslav Klose’s World Cup scoring record, reaching 20 goals across six tournaments, and now has another Golden Boot firmly in sight.
Haaland Fires Norway Into Contention
Haaland is 7.00 with Bet9ja after his double against Brazil sent Norway into the quarter-finals.
He is level with Mbappe and Messi on seven goals, and his next match against England gives him a huge stage to move ahead.
If Norway continue their dream run, Haaland could become very difficult to stop.
Kane Still Right in the Mix
Kane is 9.00 after moving to six goals with his penalty in England’s 3-2 win over Mexico.
The England captain won the Golden Boot in 2018 with six goals, but this year’s race is operating at a completely different level.
With England facing Norway next, Kane against Haaland could have a huge say in the final outcome.
Outsiders Still Alive
Mikel Oyarzabal is 34.00, Ousmane Dembele is 41.00, while Jude Bellingham is out at 81.00. All three players have four goals, meaning they would need a huge finish to catch the front three, but with Spain, France and England still strong contenders to go deep, none can be completely dismissed.
| Player | Goals | Bet9ja Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Kylian Mbappe | 7 | 1.90 |
| Lionel Messi | 7 | 2.70 |
| Erling Haaland | 7 | 7.00 |
| Harry Kane | 6 | 9.00 |
| Mikel Oyarzabal | 4 | 34.00 |
| Ousmane Dembele | 4 | 41.00 |
| Jude Bellingham | 4 | 81.00 |
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