World Cup 2022 Golden Boot + Odds, Tips, Predictions
England's Harry Kane bagged his first-ever World Cup Golden boot after scoring 6 goals in Russia's 2018 FIFA World Cup. But will we see a repeat of the same, or will there be a new contender for the Golden Boot? If not, who are the other favourite players that could win the World Cup Golden Boot for 2022?
When you look at the FIFA World Cup 2022 top scorer odds, the usual suspects include Argentina's Lionel Messi, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, France's Kylian Mbappe, and Brazil's Neymar. But are they the only ones?
While all these players have dazzled while playing for their respective nations, there are several other new names worth keeping an eye on in the upcoming World Cup tournament.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup set to take place in the Middle East nation of Qatar will kick off this fall, and with everything complete, you can find more odds, with matchups already set. One of these is the most sought-after Golden Boot Award the tournament's top scorer receives.
Even though Harry Kane bagged the award in 2018, nothing can be sure this time. Below is our full breakdown of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot odds.
World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Odds
| Player | Odds on winning the Golden Boot |
|---|---|
| Harry Kane (England) | 7/1 |
| Kylian Mbappe (France) | 9/1 |
| Karim Benzema (France) | 12/1 |
| Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) | 16/1 |
| Lionel Messi (Argentina) | 16/1 |
| Neymar (Brazil) | 20/1 |
| Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) | 20/1 |
| Memphis Depay (Netherlands) | 25/1 |
| Gabriel Jesus (Brazil) | 33/1 |
| Diogo Jota (Portugal) | 33/1 |
| Lautaro Martinez (Argentina) | 33/1 |
Who are the World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Favourites?
Even though we have more than 10 players fighting for the Golden Boot, undoubtedly, there are few hot favourites for the award. Here are the top 5 World Cup 2022 Golden Boot favourites:
Harry Kane (7/1)
In 71 games that Harry Kane has managed to play for his country, he's found the back of the net 50 times. The 28-year-old Tottenham Hotspur striker is three goals shy of Wayne Rooney to get the most goals in the history of England at 53.
Many bookies in the UK view England among the favourites to win the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Should the Three Lions fulfil their potential, Harry Kane will certainly be among the top scorers in the tournament.
Kane has netted a whopping 16 goals across 16 past international appearances and has begun the 2022-23 English Premier League campaign in an impressive form with 6 goals so far. All this makes Harry Kane a prime pick for the Golden Boot in Qatar.
With Kane’s style of play, there's no reason to doubt why Kane can't break Wayne Rooney's long-standing record or shatter his 6 goals record in the 2018 World Cup that saw him bag his first Golden Boot.
Kylian Mbappe (9/1)
Even though Kylian Mbappe is just 23 years old, it's as if he's been around for a long time. Four years ago, Kylian Mbappe debuted at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, scoring four goals in seven games. The young player was also on the score sheet in the championship match to help Les Blues win the title after scoring twice against Argentina.
Today, many people consider Kylian Mbappe one of the best forwards in the entire world of soccer. Mbappe won the Best Young Player Award for his total of four goals during the 2018 World Cup in Russia. He was the youngest French player in tournament history to score goals, and France went on to win the competition.
The 23-year-old had an incredible 2021–22 season, scoring 39 goals and dishing out 26 assists in 46 appearances for Paris Saint-Germain. He was rewarded with a new, lucrative deal and won the Ligue 1 Golden Boot for the fourth time in a row.
Looking at how Mbappe performed in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, along with subsequent performances that have followed, there's no doubt that he's among the top favourites for the Golden Boot in FIFA World Cup 2022, set to begin in a few months in Qatar.
Karim Benzema (12/1)
Although Benzema has always been a dangerous attacker, the previous season saw him improve his performance like never before. The 34-year-old led Real Madrid to a historic La Liga and UEFA Champions League double during the 2021–22 Spanish La-Liga campaign with 44 goals in 46 games.
Karim Benzema's lengthy exile from the French national team ended at the Euros last summer, and since then, Benzema has asserted his position as one of the best forwards in the world.
All signs indicate Karim Benzema will win the Ballon d'Or when the FIFA World Cup begins in November. Again, Benzema is one of those players who've scored several crucial goals, demonstrating his ability to perform in big games.
Benzema always rises to the challenge, so he won't be intimidated when playing on soccer's grandest stage in Qatar in a few months. Benzema is ready to make up lost time at the next FIFA World Cup in Qatar after spending some time away from the national squad.
There is no reason why Benzema can't win the Golden Boot based on his recent showings.
Cristiano Ronaldo (16/1)
Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't need an introduction on football matters unless you live under a rock. When predicting the 2022 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot, it would be foolish to ignore Ronaldo. Even though the 37-year-old is past his prime, he's still more capable of leading the Qatar scoring charts at the end of the tournament.
Despite popular belief, Ronaldo has netted a staggering 117 goals in 189 appearances for his country. He will be sure of winning the Golden Boot in Qatar because he is the leading scorer in the annals of international soccer.
Lionel Messi (16/1)
Argentina's Lionel Messi is another accomplished player who is lethal in front of goal, much like Cristiano Ronaldo. Undoubtedly, Messi has amassed many goals throughout his brilliant football career. He appears to be nearing the end of his playing career, yet he is still among the world's most lethal finishers.
The former Barcelona star had a challenging first season at PSG, scoring just 11 goals in 34 games. However, that shouldn't mean you should write him off for the Golden Boot in Qatar.
Neymar (20/1)
Are you aware that Brazil's Neymar is three goals shy of Selecao's all-time goal-scoring record? Neymar put in a fantastic performance early in the 2022–23 season. If that is any indication, the odds of him taking home the Golden Boot in Qatar will undoubtedly change before the tournament begins.
The PSG attacker scored five goals and provided six assists in August's first three Ligue 1 games. If he keeps up this pace, many bookmakers will support the Brazilian to score more goals than his opponents in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Sleeping Warriors for the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot Award
Even though many bookies in the UK are heavily backing Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi to shine in front of goal and perhaps bag the Golden Boot, there are a few other rising stars.
Yan Zhylinski
Sports expert
As examples of players who might surprise many include the likes of Vinicius Junior, Romelu Lukaku, and Serge Gnabry.
2022 World Cup Golden Boot Winner Prediction
While it's always tricky to predict the winner of the upcoming FIFA World Cup Golden Boot, Harry Kane looks set to finish top goalscorer in the forthcoming World Cup in Qatar. England would want to avoid early elimination, and as they proceed, Harry Kane will most be determined to be on the score sheet.
Yan Zhylinski
Pro
Published: 10/18/2022
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