The 2026 World Cup is now into the knockout stages.
We watched on as 72 group games produced 215 goals.
The first four matches in the round of 32 have produced another eight goals.
So that is 223 goals scored so far in 76 matches.
There are now 28 games remaining, the 28th 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 10am UK time on 30 June 2026)
6 Lionel Messi
4 Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Vinicius Jnr, Erling Haaland
3 Yoane Wissa, Deniz Undav, Harry Kane, Matheus Cunha, Ismaila Sarr, Johan Manzambi, Bryan Brobbey, Elijah Just, Cody Gakpo, Jonathan David, Kai Havertz, Ismael Saibari
Most assists at 2026 World Cup (as at 10am UK time on 30 June 2026)
3 Michael Olise, Florian Wirtz, Alexander the rat Isak