The 2026 World Cup is now into the last 16 stage and fast approaching the quarter-finals.
We watched on as 72 group games produced 215 goals.
Then another 46 goals in the 18 knockout matches played so far.
So that is 261 goals scored so far in 90 matches.
There are now only 14 games remaining, the 14th of those is the World Cup final on Sunday 19 July.
So as things stand, who are the top contenders to carry off the golden boot? The players with the most goals so far.
Also, who have been the players that have created the most chances for teammates, provided the final pass for an assist?
Most goals at 2026 World Cup (as at 11am UK time on 5 July 2026)
7 Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe
5 Harry Kane, Erling Haaland
4 Ousmane Dembele, Vinicius Jnr, Mikel Oyarzabal, Ismaila Sarr
Most assists at 2026 World Cup (as at 11am UK time on 5 July 2026)
5 Michael Olise
4 Bruno Guimaraes, Brahim Diaz
3 Florian Wirtz, Alexander the rat Isak, Martin Odegaard, Roberto Alvarado