French national team captain Kylian Mbappé won the title of top scorer in the 23rd edition of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States of America, Canada and Mexico. Mbappe topped the list of top scorers at the 2026 World Cup, with 10 goals, two goals ahead of the legend Lionel Messi. The French striker also became the best scorer in the history of World Cup tournaments with 22 goals, followed by Messi also in second place with 21 goals. Ranking of the top scorers in the 2026 FIFA World Cup: 1- Frenchman Kylian Mbappe – 10 goals 2- Argentine Lionel Messi - 8 goals 3- Norwegian Erling Haaland - 7 goals - Englishman Jude Bellingham – 7 goals 5- Englishman Harry Kane – 6 goals - Frenchman Ousmane Dembélé – 6 goals 7- Spaniard Mikel Oyarzabal – 5 goals.