World Cup Top Scorer Odds: Mbappe & Messi Priced as Favorites

France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates the opening goal during a World Cup 2026 group D qualifying soccer match between France and Ukraine in Paris, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025.
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Below, bettors can find World Cup odds on the 2026 Golden Boot winner. 

This award goes to the player who leads the tournament in total goals. In the event of a tie, the player contributing the most assists wins the award. 

World Cup Golden Boot Odds 2026

Name Odds
Kylian Mbappe-150
Lionel Messi+110
Harry Kane+3300
Jude Bellingham+6600
Mikel Oyarzabal+10000

Who is Predicted to Win the World Cup Golden Boot? 

Oddsmakers price France’s Kylian Mbappe and Argentina’s Lionel Messi (both +175) as co-favorites to win the Golden Boot. That price implies a 36.4% chance for both players to win the award.

Norway’s Erling Haaland (+500) is priced as the third choice on the board. Haaland has scored four goals through two matches, one behind Messi and tied with Mbappe.

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.

Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.