2026 World Cup Golden Boot odds & favourites

With 12 goals across his two previous tournaments, it's no surprise to see Kylian Mbappe head the betting as favourite to win a second consecutive World Cup Golden Boot, as the Real Madrid man strives to reach a third straight final with his nation.

With France favourites to go all the way and win a second World Cup in three attempts, Mbappe is likely to go deep into the tournament, giving him plenty of chances to find the net - and with the 26-year-old only four goals away from equalling Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 goals, the stage is set for history to be made at the 2026 World Cup.

Harry Kane follows close behind in Ladbrokes' latest Golden Boot odds, with the England skipper priced at just 6/1 to complete another World Cup as the top scorer, and he'll be hoping for another fruitful group stage having previously scored a hattrick against Group L opponents Panama.

The third-favourite to earn the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot is the 2022 Golden Ball winner, Lionel Messi, who will be competing on this stage for the final time. With nothing left to prove, the 38-year-old can play with freedom on his final World Cup outing - which spells real trouble for the rest of Group J.

Premier League hitman Erling Haaland is leading the way for the rest of the field in Ladbrokes' top goalscorer odds, with the Norway striker tipped to carry his club form into his first-ever World Cup this summer.

Spain's Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal are also firmly in the running alongside the Manchester City man, with Portugal veteran Cristiano Ronaldo close behind at 16/1 - despite entering the tournament as a 41-year-old.

Romelu Lukaku, Belgium's record goalscorer, and Brazil's Vinicius Jr are the only other players with odds of 20/1 or below to claim the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot, but with so many games to be played and so many nations looking to make their mark, we could have some surprise front-runners as the tournament gets into full swing.

You can discover more 2026 World Cup content in our designated content hub, from an in-depth betting guide and the complete fixture schedule, to individual group previews and a look at the outright winner odds.

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All odds and market details are accurate as of the time of publication.

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