Two things have undoubtedly been true this summer: The superstars are shining, and the Golden Boot odds seem to be changing every minute.
Now, we have a truly historic race brewing.
Let's dive into the updated odds as of June 26.
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Golden Boot Winner 2026 Lionel Messi: +175 (bet $10 to win $27.50 total)Kylian Mbappé: +200 (bet $10 to win $30 total)Erling Haaland: +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total)Vinícius Júnior: +900 (bet $10 to win $100 total)Harry Kane: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)Cristiano Ronaldo: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)Mikel Oyarzabal: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)Brian Brobbey: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)Matheus Cunha: +4500 (bet $10 to win $460 total)Jonathan David: +5500 (bet $10 to win $560 total)Ismael Saibari: +5500 (bet $10 to win $560 total)Deniz Undav: +5500 (bet $10 to win $560 total) Here's what to know about this oddsboard: The Latest: Lionel Messi has the most goals this tournament with five (two games), while Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Vini Jr.
are tied in second with four.
Each of these four superstars has scored twice in at least one of their appearances, but Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina's opener, giving him the slight edge.
Now, things might come down to who plays and who doesn't, considering Argentina, Brazil, France and Norway have all clinched the Round of 32.
History Made: With that hat trick against Algeria, Messi tied Miroslav Klose for the most goals in men's World Cup history with 16, while also setting the record as the oldest player (38) to record a hat trick, passing Cristiano Ronaldo.
Then, in Argentina's second game against Austria, Messi scored late in the first half to pass Klose for the record, and scored once more late in the contest to put some space between himself and Klose.
That same day, Mbappé responded with two goals of his own.
The French superstar now has 16 career World Cup goals, tying Klose for the second-most in men’s World Cup history.
Sources: Fox Sports
