All-time top scorers of the World Cup
Goalscoring is one of the great attractions of every World Cup. We look at what the Golden Boot represents and how to follow the race for the 2026 World Cup top scorer in real time.
The Golden Boot
It is the award for the top scorer of each World Cup. In the event of a tie on goals, it is decided by assists and then by fewest minutes played, rewarding efficiency. It is one of the most popular long-term betting markets of the tournament.
Follow the goalscoring live
Our top scorers table updates with the tournament data: goals, assists and minutes for each player. It is the fastest way to see who leads the race for the Golden Boot as the World Cup progresses.
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