Five players favored to win 2026 World Cup Golden Boot
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:25 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Mikel Oyarzabal, Harry Kane, and Kylian Mbappe are identified as the top favorites for the Golden Boot. Messi leads Argentina in defense of their title, while Haaland makes his World Cup debut for Norway. Oyarzabal is expected to play a key role for Spain. Kane aims to secure a second Golden Boot after winning in 2018. Mbappe, who won the Golden Boot in 2022, is again a leading contender.
- •Messi scored seven goals in 2022, missing the Golden Boot to Mbappe.
- •Haaland scored 16 goals in UEFA qualification, making his World Cup debut.
- •Oyarzabal has 24 goals in 52 caps for Spain.
- •Kane seeks a second Golden Boot, having scored 61 goals for Bayern Munich.
- •Mbappe's eight goals in 2022 earned him the Golden Boot.
- 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — The five favourites to win the 2026 World Cup
- 10:25 AMYahoo Sports — The favourites for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball
- 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — The five favourites to win the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot
"The 2026 FIFA World Cup is right around the corner, but who will take home the trophy? We’ve looked at the five frontrunners to win the World Cup this summer.2026 FIFA World Cup: Outright favourites...
"Winning a World Cup Golden Boot etches a player into the history books and the world’s greatest goalscorers will all have their sights set on the prize this summer.Here are the five favourites to wi...
"The FIFA Golden Ball is awarded to the Player of the Tournament at each World Cup, a hugely prestigious individual accolade.Ahead of this summer’s tournament, we’ve looked at the five favourites t...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 11:25 AMThe five favourites to win the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is right around the corner, but who will take home the trophy? We’ve looked at the five frontrunners to win the World Cup this summer.2026 FIFA World Cup: Outright favourites...
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 10:25 AMThe favourites for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball
The FIFA Golden Ball is awarded to the Player of the Tournament at each World Cup, a hugely prestigious individual accolade.Ahead of this summer’s tournament, we’ve looked at the five favourites t...
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 9:25 AMThe five favourites to win the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot
Winning a World Cup Golden Boot etches a player into the history books and the world’s greatest goalscorers will all have their sights set on the prize this summer.Here are the five favourites to wi...
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