Here are the players at the top of this World Cup's chart as the leading scorers.

Over almost 100 years of history, the list of the World Cup all-time goalscorers has suffered several modifications, specially in recent editions. Since the first edition in 1930, the World Cup has featured hundreds of players lifting the iconic trophy,

The Golden Boot is awarded to the World Cup's top scorer, but goals alone don't always decide the winner. Here's how FIFA separates players who finish level in the race.

There's a new World Cup all-time goalscorer, and it's not Lionel Messi. France's Kylian Mbappé has taken over the title with 22 goals across all tournament appearances. Messi surpassed the long-standing record held by Germany’s Miroslav Klose with his two goals against Austria in Argentina's group-stage game on June 22.

The battle for the Golden Boot, a trophy for the most goals in the tournament, is nearing its end as the player in second place is playing in the final Sunday. (AP)

From Hurst's clincher to Alberto's blast and Gotze's volley… Adam Hurrey assesses every goal ever scored in football's biggest game

In the biggest edition of the World Cup ever, we saw more goals than ever before. Lionel Messi continued to do what he does best and make history, but several other superstars showed up and showed out.