With the World Cup final set for Sunday, the race for the Golden Boot has taken shape. Jude Bellingham leads the tournament with 10 goals, edging ahead of England teammate Harry Kane, who sits on 9 after his side’s run to the semi-finals.
Bellingham’s tally has been built on a mix of clinical finishing and late match-winners, making him the most reliable source of goals for a deep-running England side. Kane, the squad’s long-time focal point, has continued to find the net at a high rate despite drawing heavy defensive attention.
Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland trail the pace-setters, both in the chasing pack behind the England pair as the tournament heads into its final weekend. With the third-place playoff and the final still to come, both Bellingham and Kane have at least one more chance to add to their totals.
The final Golden Boot standings will be confirmed after Sunday’s matches in New Jersey and Miami.