2026 World Cup: the ranking of the top scorers

Published: July 15, 2026

By: Manu Tournoux

The first quarter-final of the World Cup once again redistributed the cards regarding the ranking of the competition’s top scorers. After his goal against Egypt, Lionel Messi was still at the top of the rankings. It was without counting on Kylian Mbappé this Thursday evening.

The Real Madrid striker found the net against Morocco in the quarter-final (2-0). Thanks to this goal, the Frenchman is back at the top of this ranking with 8 goals. He is tied with Messi and now has one more achievement than Erling Haaland.

Lionel Messi
8

Kylian Mbappé
8

Erling Haaland
7

Harry Kane
6

Jude Bellingham
6

Ousmane Dembélé
5

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.