Complete List Of Golden Boot Winners Across FIFA World Cup Editions So Far

Ahead of Sunday's summit clash, let's have a look at Golden Boot award winners across editions of FIFA World Cup till 2018.

Lionel Messi, one the finest players in the history of the sport, will be under the spotlight when his team takes on France on Sunday.

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Argentina vs France | FIFA World Cup 2022: The 2022 edition of FIFA World Cup 2022 is nearing its end. Messi-led Argentina and defending champions France are all set for Sunday's high-octane clash at Lusail Stadium. Argentina and France, both, are looking for a third World Cup title win. Argentina last won a World Cup title in 1986. Footballing legend Lionel Messi, one the finest players in the history of the sport, will be under the spotlight when his team takes on France on Sunday, as the icon is playing his last FIFA World Cup edition. The summit clash will also witness a mouth-watering battle between Messi and Kylian Mbappe. Both players are currently levelled at top goal-scoring charts with five goals each to their names.

If Lionel Messi wins the Golden Boot, awarded to the highest goal-scorer, he will become the 7th player in history to win both Golden Boot and Golden Ball award (best player of the tournament) in the World Cup. Meanwhile, ahead of Sunday's summit clash, let's have a look at Golden Boot award winners across editions of FIFA World Cup till 2018.

Harry Kane - 6 goals in 2018 WC 

James Rodriguez - 6 goals in 2014 WC

Thomas Muller - 5 goals in 2010 WC

Miroslav Klose - 5 goals in 2006 WC

Ronaldo - 8 goals in 2002 WC

Davor Suker - 6 goals in 1998 WC

Oleg Salenko - 6 goals in 1994 WC

Salvatore Schillaci - 6 goals in 1990 WC

Gary Lineker - 6 goals in 1986 WC

Paolo Rossi - 6 goals in 1982 WC