World Cup Golden Boot Winners: From Ronaldo to Mbappe

Scoring goals at a World Cup remains a pinnacle for any footballer, and the upcoming tournament from June 11 to July 19 offers elite strikers a chance to join the competition’s goal-scoring annals.

The Golden Boot award recognizes the player who nets the most goals, with ties broken by assists and then minutes played.

Past winners include iconic figures such as Brazil’s Ronaldo, who scored eight goals in 2002, and France’s Kylian Mbappe, who netted eight in 2022.

Other notable recipients include England’s Harry Kane in 2018 and Germany’s Thomas Mueller in 2010, each earning the accolade with standout performances.

As the World Cup approaches, fans eagerly anticipate which striker will add their name to this prestigious list of Golden Boot winners.