Quiz! Can you name every player to top-score at a World Cup since 1966?

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18 players scored more than anyone else at a tournament – just tell us which ones of our list that was

Harry Kane of England is presented with his Golden Boot award for being the top goal-scorer at the 2018 World Cup in Russia prior the UEFA Nations League A group four match between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium on September 8, 2018 in London, United Kingdom.
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Six minutes on the clock, 18 players to guess – there are 32 decoys.

Remember to tweet your scores @FourFourTwo and share with your mates.

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The Golden Boot has gone through many different guises. It was previously a Golden Shoe – even just "the top scorer" of the World Cup.

These days, it comes with an Adidas-sponsored trophy, which is nice. And plenty of stars have held it. 

We're looking for every player who top-scored – so even though the 2010 gong was given out based to the player with most assists, we're looking for everyone who netted five times in that particular edition of the tournament. 

There might be a few surprises, here…

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Mark White
Mark White
Content Editor

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.

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