World Cup Golden Boot: which players have top scored at each tournament?

Kylian Mbappe is the pre-tournament favorite to win the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Over the years, many players have scored memorable goals, with Guillermo Stabile from Argentina leading in 1930 with eight goals. The most recent Golden Boot was awarded to Mbappe at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where he also scored eight goals, matching the record since 1970.