Could Just Fontaine's record be beaten in 2026? The expanded tournament means it's not impossible.
Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Ronaldo, Gary Lineker… Some legendary footballers have won the Golden Boot award for being the top scorer at a World Cup. Who will add their name to the list this year?
The expanded 48-team format means more matches, more opportunities and potentially bigger goal tallies than any previous World Cup.
Before a ball is even kicked, here’s our ranking of the 10 likeliest contenders to claim the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup. We’ll be keeping this one updated through every round of fixtures, so keep checking back.
