FIFA World Cup 2022: Who will win the coveted Golden Boot, awarded to the player who scores the most goals at the Qatar 2022 World Cup, at the end of the latest edition of FIFA’s flagship event?
10 players have scored at least three or more goals at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Eight of those players could still add to their tally with their countries still in contention for the coveted World Cup title.
Meanwhile, 17 players have scored exactly two goals each at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Four of those players could find more goals and improve their tally as their respective nations qualified for the 2022 World Cup.
The 12 players who have scored at least two goals and whose teams remain in the competition are among the favorites to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot. However, it cannot be ruled out that another player, not in the aforementioned skirmish, you can step up your scoring game and eventually win the Golden Boot. Here’s a look at the top 10 in the Golden Boot run.
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FIFA World Cup 2022: Who is leading the race for the golden boot?
kylian mbappe
With five goals in four matches, Kylian Mbappé is ahead of the rest of the squad. The French international scored once in a 4-1 win over Australia, netted a brace in a 2-1 win over Denmark and scored two more goals as France defeated Poland 2-1 in the round of 16.
gonzalo ramos
Three goals in Portugal’s 6-1 win over Switzerland have put Goncalo Ramos in contention for the Golden Boot. In addition to scoring three goals, he also assisted a Portugal goal in their thrashing of Switzerland .
alvaro morata
Álvaro Morata has scored three goals for the Spanish soccer team in Qatar 2022. However, he will not be able to add to his tally since Morocco eliminated Spain from the competition and will not win the Golden Boot.
Lionel Messi
With three goals, scored against Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland, Lionel Messi is also in the running for the Golden Boot. In addition to three goals, Lionel Messi also has an assist to his name in the latest edition of FIFA’s flagship event .
Mark Rashford
The England international has so far scored three goals for the Three Lions at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He scored once in a 6-2 win over Iran and netted a brace in a 3-0 win over Wales.
Bukayo Saka
Another England international in the Golden Boot race. Bukayo Saka has also scored three goals at the Qatar 2022 World Cup: two in a win over Iran and one in a round of 16 win over Senegal.
Olivier Giroud
The attacker for the France national soccer team has also scored three goals in the 2022 World Cup, two in their win over Australia and one in their round of 16 loss to Poland.
Richard
The star of the Brazil national soccer team scored a brace in their 2-0 win over Serbia in their opening game at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He also scored for the South American heavyweights in their Round of 16 win of end.
end of valencia
Enner Valencia scored three goals for Ecuador in the group stage, but despite their goalscoring contributions, they were eliminated in the group stage itself.
Cody Gakpo
Cody Gakpo has been impressive for the Netherlands at Qatar 2022 and will have the chance to add to his tally when they take on Argentina in the quarter-finals.
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