The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching, showcasing 48 top nations competing for the coveted title of world champions!
Since being renamed from the Golden Shoe in 2010, the World Cup Golden Boot has been presented to four diverse players.
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Thomas Muller was the first recipient in South Africa, netting five goals as Germany finished third and scored again in the playoff against Uruguay.
James Rodriguez dazzled in Brazil, securing the Golden Boot in 2014 with six goals, outpacing Muller, who scored five that year.
Harry Kane, hailing from England, won the award in 2018 with six goals, guiding the Three Lions to a fourth-place finish in Russia.
Kylian Mbappe made history by winning the 2022 Golden Boot with eight goals, including a hat-trick in the final against Argentina, outshining Lionel Messi, who ended with seven.
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Now, Mbappe, Kane, and Messi are set to compete against other top scorers for the chance to emerge as the leading scorer in the upcoming World Cup 2026.
SunSport has unveiled the current favorites for the 2026 Golden Boot.
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LET THE CELEBRATIONS BEGIN!
This year’s World Cup is groundbreaking, with a record 48 nations striving for football’s ultimate trophy.
England manager Thomas Tuchel eagerly aims to finally bring football home after a wait of 60 years.
Meanwhile, legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set on making this their last World Cup appearance.
SunSport is your source for all critical information leading up to this landmark tournament.
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Who Leads for the Golden Boot?
Below are the current frontrunners for the Golden Boot at this year’s World Cup:
T-1 Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 3
T-1 Jonathan David (Canada) – 3
T-2 Vinicius Junior (Brazil) – 2
T-2 Kai Havertz (Germany) – 2
T-2 Kylian Mbappe (France) – 2
T-2 Erling Haaland (Norway) – 2
T-2 Harry Kane (England) – 2
T-2 Mattheus Cunha (Brazil) – 2
T-2 Yasin Ayari (Sweden) – 2
T-2 Folarin Balogun (USA) – 2
T-2 Cyle Larin (Canada) – 2
T-2 Johan Manzambi (Switzerland) – 2
