FIFA World Cup 2022: Kylian Mbappe leads Golden Boot Race (Top Scorers) with 5 goals in Qatar

Other than winning the real Jules Rimet trophy, there is no better individual achievement for a World Cup player than receiving the renowned Golden Boot award. Awarded to the player with the most goals in the competition, it is usually given to a player from a side that advances to the further stages. The current top scorers from the FIFA World Cup in Qatar are listed below.

Players who have scored five goals in the FIFA World Cup 2022

Kylian Mbappe - France

Players who have scored three goals in the FIFA World Cup 2022

• Marcus Rashford- England
• Lionel Messi - Argentina
• Cody Gakpo- Holland
• Enner Valencia - Ecuador
• Alvaro Morato - Spain
• Oliver Giroud - France

Players who have scored two goals in the FIFA World Cup 2022

• Ferran Torres- Spain
• Bukayo Saka - England
• Mehdi Taremi - Iran
• Andrej Kramaric - Croatia
• Richarlison - Brazil
• Cho Gue-sung- South Korea
• Mohammed Kudus- Ghana
• Ritsu Doan - Japan
• Bruno Fernandez - Portugal
• Niclas Fullkrug - Germany
• Kai Havertz - Germany
• Aleksandar Mitrovic - Serbia
• Breel Embolo - Switzerland
• Giorgian de Arrascaeta - Uruguay
• Vincent Aboubaker- Cameroon

FAQs:

1. What exactly is the Golden Boot?
   The Golden Boot, awarded to the player with the most goals in the tournament, is one of the significant honours for which players compete. When there is a tie for goals scored, the number of assists by a player is taken into account.
2. Who is eligible for the Golden Boot?
   The Golden Boot is presented to the highest goal scorer. Since 1994, the Golden Gloves award has been granted to the tournament's best goalkeeper. The Best Young Player award is open to players aged 21 and under.
3. Who has the most Golden Boots in FIFA?
   Lionel Messi holds the all-time record for the award, having won it six times in total.