Golden Boot WC 2022: The World Cup 2022 final is within hours as Argentina meets France on Sunday at the Lusail Stadium for the ultimate clash.
The Golden Boot award winner will be announced at the end of the night and it could well boil down to 4 top contenders in this edition of the WC.
This could be the very first time that all 4 contenders have a shot at winning the award as they are all probable’s to play in the Final.
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Hence, we see these top 4 contenders for Golden Boot in WC 2022.
Olivier Giroud
The French striker has scored 4 goals so far in the competition from 6 matches. It was his goal that made the difference in the 2-1 win over England in the Quarter-Final.
It has been some journey for Giroud as he was part of the 2018 WC winning side without having found the net.
Giroud has shown his goal-scoring prowess with aplomb this time and is a vital contender for the Golden Boot.
Julian Alvarez
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The young Man City and Argentina striker has struck 4 goals from 6 matches in the 2022 edition.
His brace was vital in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Croatia in the semi-final before which he scored a goal each vs Poland and Australia.
11 of the 12 goals Argentina have scored at this World Cup have come with Julián Álvarez on the pitch.
All 5 goals conceded have come when he was off it.
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Alvarez has been a massive threat to defenders as his pace and ability to run with the ball makes him a tough proposition to control.
The French defenders need to be on their toes when he comes up against them, as he could be the difference between successive WC honors for them.
Lionel Messi
The Argentina captain has been all over in the World Cup when it comes to individual stats.
He has been the nation’s best player so far with 5 goals from 6 appearances. The player has been Argentina’s clutch man for situations with a goal in each knockout clash so far.
Messi will be ready for his last dance as he is within touching distance of lifting the elusive WC crown.
Kylian Mbappé
Mbappe is at the top of the pile with 5 goals to his name from 6 matches as well. He was a scorer in the 2018 final win and hopes to do the same on Sunday.
The PSG Striker will be expected to play a seismic part on Sunday if he wants to see his nation lift the 18-carat goal once again.
The Golden Boot race is led by him but knowing his love for records, Mbappé will be looking to go one clear if not more.
