The FIFA Club World Cup is in full swing, with 32 teams from around the globe converging in the U.S. for a revamped and high-stakes edition of the tournament.
Redesigned to mirror the format of the traditional World Cup, this fresh version brings together some of football's biggest names and star-studded squads.
European giants like Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Juventus, and Bayern Munich headline the action, while MLS sides Inter Miami, LAFC, and the Seattle Sounders fly the flag for North America. With pride, prestige, and prize money on the line, the world's elite are not only chasing the trophy, they're also gunning for top scorer bragging rights.
Kylian Mbappe, fresh off clinching the European Golden Shoe for 2024-25, was joined in the race by Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala, and Ousmane Dembele, who recently lifted the Champions League trophy with PSG.
And then there was Lionel Messi, still a threat as he nears 38. The Olympic gold medalist has netted five goals in five previous Club World Cup matches and boasts three titles to his name.
Former Real Madrid star Angel Di Maria, who is with Benfica, surprised the critics with four goals to his name and sits atop the standings. Benfica were beaten by Chelsea in the Round of 16, so his tally is likely to be overtaken as the tournament heads into the quarter-final stage.
Here's a look at the players setting the scoring charts alight at this year's Club World Cup.
FIFA Club World Cup Golden Boot Standings
| Rank | Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angel Di Maria | Benfica | 4 |
| 2 | Jamal Musiala | Bayern Munich | 3 |
| =2 | Phil Foden | Man City | 3 |
| =2 | Erling Haaland | Man City | 3 |
| =2 | Harry Kane | Bayern Munich | 3 |
| =2 | Michael Olise | Bayern Munich | 3 |
| =2 | Kenan Yildiz | Juventus | 3 |
| =2 | Wessam Abou Ali | Al-Ahly | 3 |
| =2 | Pedro Neto | Chelsea | 3 |
| =2 | Marcus Leonardo | Al Hilal | 3 |
| 11 | Dusan Vlahovic | Juventus | 2 |
| =11 | Leandro Barreiro | Benfica | 2 |
| =11 | Pablo Barrios | Atlético de Madrid | 2 |
| =11 | Kingsley Coman | Bayern Munich | 2 |
| =11 | Francisco Conceicao | Juventus | 2 |
| =11 | Ilkay Gundogan | Manchester City | 2 |
| =11 | Igor Jesus | Botafogo | 2 |
| =11 | Lautaro Martinez | Inter | 2 |
| =11 | Randal Kolo Muani | Juventus | 2 |
| =11 | Thomas Müller | Bayern Munich | 2 |
| =11 | Iqraam Rayners | Mamelodi Sundowns | 2 |
| =11 | Samu Aghehowa | Porto | 2 |
| =11 | Wallace Yan | Flamengo | 2 |