Kylian Mbappé Leads 2026 World Cup Golden Boot Betting Odds
WHO:
Sportskeeda - Hugo Lloris claimed Kylian Mbappé is a "deadly striker" in an opponent's penalty box ahead of the semi-final between France and Spain.
Sportskeeda - Hugo Lloris stated he believes Kylian Mbappé is "destined" to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing to Lionel Messi's Argentina in the final of the Qatar 2022 edition.
The New York Times - Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, Ousmane Dembélé, Mikel Oyarzabal, Jude Bellingham
Yahoo Sports - Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Mikel Oyarzabal, Ousmane Dembélé, Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal, Leandro Trossard
WHAT:
Yahoo Sports - Messi's odds for the Golden Boot are now +110, with 8 goals and 1 assist.
Yahoo Sports - Mbappé's odds for the Golden Boot are now +135, with 7 goals and 2 assists.
Yahoo Sports - Jude Bellingham has 4 goals and 1 assist, with odds of +15000 for the Golden Boot.
Yahoo Sports - Lamine Yamal has 1 goal and 0 assists, with odds of +50000 for the Golden Boot.
Yahoo Sports - Leandro Trossard has 2 goals and 2 assists, with odds of +50000 for the Golden Boot.
The New York Times - In the quarterfinals, Kylian Mbappé scored the game-winning goal against Morocco, bringing his total to eight goals in the tournament.
Yahoo Sports - Jude Bellingham scored twice in the quarterfinals, bringing his total to six goals.
Yahoo Sports - Messi's odds for the Golden Boot range between +140 and +150.
Yahoo Sports - France is -400 at Fanatics to win their quarterfinal match against Morocco.
Yahoo Sports - Spain is currently second on the Fanatics Sportsbook odds board to win the World Cup with a +350 price.
The New York Times - Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi are tied atop the scoring chart with eight goals each.
The New York Times - Mbappé has three assists, while Messi has two.
The New York Times - Mbappé is favored to win the Golden Boot with odds of -140 on FanDuel and -120 on DraftKings and BetMGM.
Yahoo Sports - Messi's odds for the Golden Boot range between +110 and +150.
Yahoo Sports - Erling Haaland and Harry Kane each have seven and six goals, respectively.
Yahoo Sports - Ousmane Dembélé has five goals, while Mikel Oyarzabal has four goals.
Yahoo Sports - Messi scored a tying goal and provided an assist in a match against Egypt.
Yahoo Sports - France is -400 to win their quarterfinal match against Morocco.
WHERE:
The New York Times - The matches are part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Yahoo Sports - The match between Haaland's Norway and Kane's England is also part of the tournament.
WHEN:
Yahoo Sports - Argentina is a -325 favorite to beat Switzerland, which they will play on Saturday.
Yahoo Sports - France is a -400 favorite to win their quarterfinal match against Morocco, scheduled for Thursday.
Yahoo Sports - France is scheduled to play Morocco on a Thursday in the quarterfinals.
Yahoo Sports - Argentina is set to play Switzerland on a Saturday.
WHY:
Yahoo Sports - The first tie-breaker for the Golden Boot is the number of assists, followed by minutes played in the tournament.
The New York Times - The Golden Boot is awarded to the player who scores the most goals during the tournament.
HOW:
Yahoo Sports - The Golden Boot is awarded to the player who scores the most goals during the tournament.
Yahoo Sports - The first tie-breaker for the Golden Boot is the number of assists, followed by minutes played in the tournament.
(UPDATED July 14, 2026 15:22 UTC)
Hugo Lloris praised Kylian Mbappé as a "deadly striker" in the penalty box and expressed his belief that Mbappé is "destined" to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup after falling short to Lionel Messi's Argentina in the Qatar 2022 final. As the tournament progresses, Messi currently leads the race for the Golden Boot with eight goals and one assist, while Mbappé follows closely with seven goals and two assists, and Jude Bellingham has four goals and one assist. Argentina is favored to defeat Switzerland in their upcoming match on Saturday, and France is also favored to win against Morocco on Thursday.
--
(UPDATED July 14, 2026 13:23 UTC)
In the quarterfinals, Kylian Mbappé scored the game-winning goal against Morocco, bringing his total to eight goals in the tournament, while Jude Bellingham added two goals to his tally, now totaling six. France is heavily favored at -400 to win their quarterfinal match against Morocco, and Spain follows closely behind with +350 odds to win the World Cup. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi's odds for the Golden Boot are currently ranging between +140 and +150.
--
(UPDATED July 14, 2026 12:25 UTC)
Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi are currently tied for the top spot in the scoring chart of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, each with eight goals, while Mbappé also leads with three assists. France is heavily favored at -400 to win their upcoming quarterfinal match against Morocco, scheduled for a Thursday, while Argentina is set to face Switzerland on a Saturday. The Golden Boot, awarded to the tournament's top scorer, has Mbappé as the favorite with odds of -140, while Messi's odds range between +110 and +150, with assists serving as the first tie-breaker.