A new favourite has emerged with Sky Bet for the World Cup Golden Boot following the first handful of Round of 32 fixtures.
Kylian Mbappe, who had previously been second favourite after the group stage, is now the 5/4 frontrunner after scoring twice in France’s 3–0 win over Sweden.
The brace marked his third double in as many starts at this year’s tournament, taking him to six goals and joint top of the scoring charts.
He is now ahead of Lionel Messi, who had been the outright leader but is yet to play his Round of 32 fixture.
A new favourite emerges with Sky Bet Bet for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot award
Messi, currently second favourite at 7/5, has also impressed throughout the tournament, scoring a hat-trick in Argentina’s opener, a brace against Austria in his second group match, and another goal in their final group game against Jordan.
Elsewhere, Harry Kane is 7/1 following his all-important double against DR Congo.
Erling Haaland is fourth favourite at 16/1.
Vinicius Jr., who has netted four times so far, is next in the betting at 30/1, with Cristiano Ronaldo further back at 55/1 after Ousmane Dembele at 45/1.
- All odds are correct at the time of publication
