1930 World Cup Golden Boot Winner: Guillermo Stábile
Quick answer: Guillermo Stábile won the 1930 World Cup Golden Boot with 8 goals for Argentina.
The 1930 World Cup Golden Boot winner was Guillermo Stábile at Uruguay 1930. Uruguay 🇺🇾 beat Argentina 🇦🇷 to win the tournament.
1930 Golden Boot at a Glance
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Golden Boot winner | Guillermo Stábile |
| Country | Argentina |
| Goals | 8 |
| Host nation | 🇺🇾 Uruguay |
| World Cup champion | 🇺🇾 Uruguay |
| Runners-up | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| Teams | 13 |
| Total goals | 70 |
| Matches played | 18 |
Team profile: Argentina · Edition hub: World Cup 1930
1930 World Cup: Tournament Context
Uruguay hosted a 13-team tournament with 70 goals across 18 matches. Key storylines from that edition:
- First FIFA World Cup in history
- Only 4 European teams participated due to travel distance
- Uruguay won 4-2 in the final against Argentina
Guillermo Stábile's eight goals opened the Golden Boot lineage at the inaugural World Cup in Uruguay — before the award existed officially. Hosts Uruguay beat Argentina in the 1930 final; Stábile's Argentina side finished runners-up despite his scoring title.
Did the Golden Boot Winner's Country Win the 1930 World Cup?
No. Guillermo Stábile won the Golden Boot but Uruguay won the 1930 World Cup. The top scorer's nation (Argentina) did not lift the trophy that year.
Guillermo Stábile's 8 Goals in Historical Context
8 goals ties the highest post-war totals alongside Mbappé (2022), Ronaldo (2002) and Stábile (1930). Only Just Fontaine (13 in 1958) scored more in a single World Cup.
| Benchmark | Goals |
|---|---|
| All-time record (Fontaine 1958) | 13 |
| Modern elite tier | 8 |
| Guillermo Stábile (1930) | 8 |
Golden Boot vs Golden Ball (1930)
The Golden Boot goes to the top scorer. The Golden Ball (best player) is a separate award — do not confuse them when searching "1930 world cup golden boot winner". For 1930, focus on Guillermo Stábile and 8 goals as the official top-scorer answer.
Nearby Editions
1934 Golden Boot (Oldřich Nejedlý)
Frequently Asked Questions
1930 world cup golden boot winner
Guillermo Stábile with 8 goals.
who won the golden boot in 1930 world cup
Guillermo Stábile (8 goals) for Argentina.
1930 world cup top scorer
Guillermo Stábile — 8 goals.
golden boot 1930 world cup
Guillermo Stábile, 8 goals.
How many goals did the 1930 Golden Boot winner score?
8.
Who won the 1930 World Cup?
Uruguay — see World Cup 1930.
Did Guillermo Stábile win the World Cup in 1930?
No. Guillermo Stábile won the Golden Boot but Uruguay won the 1930 World Cup. The top scorer's nation (Argentina) did not lift the trophy that year.