Ecuador 0:0 Curaçao 
Birmingham Legion 1:1 Loudoun United 
Forward Madison 3:1 NY Cosmos 
Colorado Rapids II 0:2 Portland Timbers II 
Little Rock Rangers 1:0 Mississippi Brilla 
Red River 4:1 Louisiana Krewe 
Brazos Valley 1:2 Lonestar 
Apotheos 0:1 Birmingham Legion II 
Charlottesville Blues 4:0 Virginia Marauders 
Memphis 901 3:1 Hattiesburg 
Maranhão 0:1 Paysandu 
FC Tulsa 1:2 Colorado Springs 
Corpus Christi 4:1 Sarasota Paradise 
Denton Diablos 2:1 Lubbock Matadors 
McKinney Chupacabras 2:1 West Texas 
Peoria 2:0 Sunflower State 
Spokane Velocity 0:4 One Knoxville 
Almaden 3:0 SF Glens 
Carlos A. Mannucci 3:1 Alianza Lima 
Boise 1:0 Union Omaha 
Oly Town 3:1 Midlakes United 
Monterey Bay 1:0 El Paso Locomotive 
Academica 3:5 Project 51O 
Redlands 5:0 Seahorses 
Tucson 2:2 Ventura County Fusion 
Clarence Zebras II 1:4 University of Tasmania 
Phoenix Rising 3:4 Oakland Roots 
Las Vegas Lights 2:3 Orange County SC 
Sacramento Republic 0:1 New Mexico United 
Maitland 1:0 Hamilton Olympic 
Every four years, the World Cup brings us amazing goals and unforgettable stars. One player walks away with the Golden Boot for scoring the most goals in the tournament. But how many of these top scorers can you actually remember from past competitions?
A Legacy of Goal-Scoring Greats
The Golden Boot has been awarded since the 1930s, but the official prize started later. Some winners scored a ton of goals, while others won with fewer but still clinched the title. Here is what makes this award special:
- The first official winner in 1982 was Paolo Rossi from Italy with 6 goals.
- France’s Just Fontaine holds the record with 13 goals in 1958.
- Only one player has won the Golden Boot twice: Brazil’s Ronaldo in 1998 and 2002.
Famous Winners Through the Decades
Many legendary names have taken home the Golden Boot. These players lit up the biggest stage in soccer. Think about stars like Garrincha, Eusébio, and more recent heroes such as Thomas Müller and Harry Kane.
Some winners surprised everyone by coming out of nowhere to top the scoring charts. Others were already superstars who proved their skill on the world stage. Each winner left a mark on soccer history.
How Many Can You Remember?
Now it is time to test your memory. Can you name all the Golden Boot winners from every World Cup? You might get the famous ones right away, but the older tournaments might trip you up. Even big fans often miss a few names.
Give it a try and see if you are a true soccer expert. It is harder than you think!
Test Your Soccer IQ Today
Whether you get them all or miss a few, this challenge is fun for any fan. The Golden Boot list shows how scoring styles have changed over the years. Grab a friend, a pen, and some paper, and see who can remember the most names from World Cup history.