Update on 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage and goalscorer records

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the knockout phase, with many matches being decided in the final minutes. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé currently lead the goalscoring chart with six goals each, though Messi has played one fewer match. Erling Haaland follows with five goals, while Ousmane Dembélé and Vinícius Júnior have each scored four. Additionally, 13 other players have recorded three goals each in the tournament so far. Kylian Mbappé, aged 27, achieved a historic milestone by scoring his 10th goal in a World Cup knockout match during a game against Sweden. This performance makes him the all-time leading scorer in World Cup knockout stages, surpassing previous records held by players such as Leonidas and Ronaldo Nazario, who each scored eight. The competition for the Golden Boot remains ongoing as teams continue to progress through the bracket.