The 2026 World Cup is now approaching the last 16 stage.
We watched on as 72 group games produced 215 goals.
Then another 34 goals in the 13 of the 16 matches played so far in the round of 32.
So that is 249 goals scored so far in 85 matches.
There are now only 19 games remaining, the 19th 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 3 July 2026)
6 Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe
5 Harry Kane, Erling Haaland
4 Ousmane Dembele, Vinicius Jnr, Mikel Oyarzabal, Ismaila Sarr
3 Yoane Wissa, Deniz Undav, Matheus Cunha, Johan Manzambi, Bryan Brobbey, Elijah Just, Cody Gakpo, Jonathan David, Kai Havertz, Ismael Saibari, Julian Quinones, Folarin Balogun, Cristiano Ronaldo
Most assists at 2026 World Cup (as at 11am UK time on 3 July 2026)
5 Michael Olise
3 Florian Wirtz, Alexander the rat Isak, Martin Odegaard, Roberto Alvarado