Who Among These Top 10 Players Will Win Golden Boot At FIFA World Cup 2022?

The stage is set for what is likely to be the final World Cup battle between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, with the Manchester United man due to be 41 by the time of the 2026 tournament.

However, alongside Messi and Ronaldo aiming for their first world titles, defending champions France will once again be spearheaded by Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe.

Add into the mix the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Neymar, Vinicius Jr., Luka Modric, Harry Kane, Qatar is shaping up to be an incredible showpiece.

Who among these top stars will the Golden Boot At FIFA World Cup 2022?

Previous World Cups have offered a platform for established icons to shine and breakthrough players to make their mark on the world stage, and 2022 should be no different.

1 . Kylian Mbappe (France)

Mbappe was superb for France as Didier Deschamps’ side sealed the world title in 2018, but the PSG star has moved to another level in the last two seasons and should be one of the standout performers for the defending champions.

2 . Lionel Messi (Argentina)

Talk of Messi’s powers waning has been exaggerated in the past couple of years, with the mercurial Argentine demonstrating his talents in a deeper role at PSG. All eyes will be on him as he looks to finally add a World Cup to his glittering list of individual and team accolades.

3. Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium)

De Bruyne will be charged with the task of finally helping Belgium to lose their ‘nearly men’ tag in Qatar, with a star-studded line-up having consistently underperformed in previous tournaments. However, the Manchester City man will be determined to prove himself as the No.1 midfielder in world football.

4 . Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

The greatest of all time may be playing his final World Cup, and Portugal is one of the tournament’s favorites this time. Portugal has one of the best squad depths in the world, and it will be a pity if they do not advance to the final stages of the competition.

However, their star player, Ronaldo, has been underwhelming this season, scoring just once. The 37-year-old has yet to score from open play, and it would be unfortunate if he did not perform well in the World Cup. Aspirations will be sky high this time, and it is now up to Ronaldo and the company to deliver on the field.

Despite a troubled time at Manchester United, expectations will still be intense around Ronaldo in Qatar, as he competes in the record-equaling fifth finals, but Portugal had to do things the hard way via the playoffs in qualification.

They eventually beat North Macedonia to secure their place in the tournament and the 2016 European champions will look once again to Ronaldo’s ability to lead their attack as a huge focal point.

5. Vinicius Jr. (Brazil)

Despite the pressure of establishing himself as a key player for both Real Madrid and Brazil in the last two years, Vinicius Jr. has risen to the challenge spectacularly. His partnership with Karim Benzema in Madrid is the deadliest pairing in Spanish football, and his world-class potential could see him become one of the star names of Qatar 2022.

6 . Harry Kane (England)

England may have been relegated from the Nations League, but their captain, Harry Kane, has continued where he left off last season. Tottenham’s player has hit the ground running in the new season and remains a goal threat, and he has been tipped to win the golden boot in this World Cup as well.

Kane was also the leading scorer in the 2018 World Cup and will have the possibility of making history in this World Cup if he carries his goal-scoring shape. This season, the player has six goals in nine games for Tottenham in all competitions.

7. Karim Benzema (France)

Deschamps’ decision to recall Benzema for Euro 2020 was met with a mixed public response in France, as Les Bleus bowed out of the competition at the Round of 16. However, the veteran forward has reminded everyone of his big-game talents in 2021/22, not least in the Champions League, and he remains one of the deadliest finishers on the planet.

8 . Neymar (Brazil)

The mercurial Brazilian continues to shoulder the burden of his country’s hopes on the biggest stage, and Qatar 2022 will be no different.

A nation expects whenever Neymar pulls on the shirt and he will be desperate to lead Selecao to their first world title since 2002. Neymar has failed to match the heights he might have expected with PSG in recent times, and injuries have not helped, but he remains the focal point of the attack for the 2021 Copa America beaten finalists.

9 . Luka Modric (Croatia)

Modric is likely to follow those such as Ronaldo, Messi, and Benzema in probably calling time on his international career after the World Cup, but the 37-year-old midfielder will be determined to lead Croatia to success in Qatar, and despite his advancing years, he remains a match for anyone in world football.

10 . Takefusa Kubo (Japan)

At the age of only 21, Takefusa Kubo has already made quite the name for himself having emerged with a ‘wonderkid’ label in La Liga first with Barcelona and then at Real Madrid.

The Japanese midfielder moved to Real Sociedad in the summer transfer window this year (although Real has retained 50% ownership of him, and can bring him back to the Spanish capital until 2025) and is proving consistently the potential that those in Asia always knew he had. He will likely be a pivotal figure for the Blue Samurai and could be set for a breakthrough tournament.

When is Qatar World Cup 2022?

The World Cup kicks off in the group stages on Nov. 20, with hosts Qatar raising the curtain on the competition at the Al Bayt Stadium in the opening game against Ecuador in Group A.

The first World Cup to be played in the Northern Hemisphere winter will run until the final at the Lusail Stadium on Dec. 18.

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