The race for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot is already proving exciting.

The race for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot is heating up, with six players tied for the top spot, each with two goals.

As of the morning of June 17th (after the match between Norway and Iraq), the 2026 World Cup had seen a total of 55 goals scored, averaging 3.06 goals per match.

This figure reflects the trend towards an open, attacking style of play from the teams at the first World Cup to feature 48 teams.

The race for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot is already exciting. Photo: Mbappe celebrating a goal against Senegal. Photo: AP

Currently, six players are tied for the top scorer title with two goals each: Kai Havertz (Germany), Elijah Just (New Zealand), Yasin Ayari (Sweden), Folarin Balogun (USA), Erling Haaland (Norway), and Kylian Mbappe (France).

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Among them, Mbappe is the name receiving the most attention. After winning the "Golden Boot at the 2022 World Cup" with 8 goals, the French striker continues to demonstrate his fearsome goal-scoring instinct. With his experience and leadership position in the French attack, Mbappe is considered a top contender for this year's Golden Boot award.

Alongside Mbappe, Haaland is also showing explosive potential. Making his World Cup debut with the Norwegian national team, the Manchester City striker didn't take long to prove his class with a brace in Norway's 4-1 victory over Iraq.

Although Germany isn't considered the top contender for the championship, Kai Havertz still knows how to shine with crucial goals. Meanwhile, Balogun is playing a key role as the main striker for the US team – a team expected to go far thanks to their home advantage.  

With many matches still to go in the group stage and title contenders like England, Spain, Argentina, and Brazil all possessing quality strikers, the top scorer list is sure to see many changes.

Video of Mbappe completing his brace to help France beat Senegal 3-1. Source: VTV

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