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    These Are The Top Goalscorers at the 2026 World Cup (So Far)

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    Jovani Hernandez

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    2026.06.18

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    And just like that, all 48 teams participating in the 2026 World Cup™ have played at least one match since Thursday, June 11. Although the bulk of the tournament has yet to pan out, we at House of Heat° want to highlight the competition's top goalscorers so far.

    Hate him or love him, Argentina's Lionel Messi leads the pack with three goals. Seven different footballers—including France's Kylian Mbappé and Norway's Erling Haaland—are tied at two goals each.

    Six of the Top 8 goalscorers thus far have worn either Nike Football or adidas Football boots, but PUMA and Skechers have also gotten on the scoreboard.

    Check back between today and Sunday, July 19, to see who ends up as the 2026 World Cup™'s top goalscorer. To shop some of the boots worn throughout the tournament, visit DICK'S SPORTING GOODS.

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    Lionel Messi — 3 Goals

    Argentina, adidas F50 "El Últimgo Tango"

    Lionel Messi at the 2026 World Cup™. Photo via FIFA.
    “Note”Lionel Messi at the 2026 World Cup™. Photo via FIFA.

    Kylian Mbappé— 2 Goals

    France, Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 "Breakout"

    Kylian Mbappé at the 2026 World Cup™. Photo by Dylan Martinez via REUTERS.
    “Note”Kylian Mbappé at the 2026 World Cup™. Photo by Dylan Martinez via REUTERS.

    Erling Haaland— 2 Goals

    Norway, Nike Phantom 6 Low "Breakout"

    Erling Haaland at the 2026 World Cup™. Photo by Brian Snyder via REUTERS.
    “Note”Erling Haaland at the 2026 World Cup™. Photo by Brian Snyder via REUTERS.

    Harry Kane— 2 Goals

    England, Skechers SKX_2 "Sunset"

    Harry Kane at the 2026 World Cup™. Photo via Harry Kane.
    “Note”Harry Kane at the 2026 World Cup™. Photo via Harry Kane.

    Kai Havertz— 2 Goals

    Germany, PUMA Future 9 "Showtime"

    Kai Havertz in a pre-2026 World Cup™ friendly. Photo via Kai Havertz.
    “Note”Kai Havertz in a pre-2026 World Cup™ friendly. Photo via Kai Havertz.

    Folarin Balogun— 2 Goals

    USA, Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 "Breakout"

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    Folarin Balogun at the 2026 World Cup™. Photo via CONCACAF/USMNT.
    “Note”Folarin Balogun at the 2026 World Cup™. Photo via CONCACAF/USMNT.

    Elijah Just— 2 Goals

    New Zealand, adidas F50 Elite "Radiant Blaze"

    Elijah Just at the 2026 World Cup™. Photo via Oceania Football Confederation/New Zealand All Whites.
    “Note”Elijah Just at the 2026 World Cup™. Photo via Oceania Football Confederation/New Zealand All Whites.

    Yasin Ayari— 2 Goals

    Sweden, adidas F50 HYPERFAST Laceless "Road to Glory"

    Yasin Ayari at the 2026 World Cup™. Photo via Sweden National Football Team.
    “Note”Yasin Ayari at the 2026 World Cup™. Photo via Sweden National Football Team.
    Author:Jovani HernandezDate:2026.06.18Tags:
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