2022 World Cup Golden Boot Winner: Kylian Mbappé
Quick answer: Kylian Mbappé won the 2022 World Cup Golden Boot with 8 goals for France.
The 2022 World Cup Golden Boot winner was Kylian Mbappé at Qatar 2022. Argentina 🇦🇷 beat France 🇫🇷 to win the tournament.
2022 Golden Boot at a Glance
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Golden Boot winner | Kylian Mbappé |
| Country | France |
| Goals | 8 |
| Host nation | 🇶🇦 Qatar |
| World Cup champion | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| Runners-up | 🇫🇷 France |
| Teams | 32 |
| Total goals | 172 |
| Matches played | 64 |
Team profile: France · Edition hub: World Cup 2022
2022 World Cup: Tournament Context
Qatar hosted a 32-team tournament with 172 goals across 64 matches. Key storylines from that edition:
- First World Cup in the Middle East
- Messi finally won the World Cup
- Considered one of the greatest finals ever
Mbappé's eight goals in Qatar — including a final hat-trick in defeat to Argentina — tied the highest total since Ronaldo (2002) and matched several post-war records. France lost the final on penalties despite his brilliance.
Did the Golden Boot Winner's Country Win the 2022 World Cup?
No. Kylian Mbappé won the Golden Boot but Argentina won the 2022 World Cup. The top scorer's nation (France) did not lift the trophy that year.
Kylian Mbappé'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 |
| Kylian Mbappé (2022) | 8 |
Golden Boot vs Golden Ball (2022)
The Golden Boot goes to the top scorer. The Golden Ball (best player) is a separate award — do not confuse them when searching "2022 world cup golden boot winner". For 2022, focus on Kylian Mbappé and 8 goals as the official top-scorer answer.
Nearby Editions
2018 Golden Boot (Harry Kane)
Frequently Asked Questions
2022 world cup golden boot winner
Kylian Mbappé with 8 goals.
who won the golden boot in 2022 world cup
Kylian Mbappé (8 goals) for France.
2022 world cup top scorer
Kylian Mbappé — 8 goals.
golden boot 2022 world cup
Kylian Mbappé, 8 goals.
How many goals did the 2022 Golden Boot winner score?
8.
Who won the 2022 World Cup?
Argentina — see World Cup 2022.
Did Kylian Mbappé win the World Cup in 2022?
No. Kylian Mbappé won the Golden Boot but Argentina won the 2022 World Cup. The top scorer's nation (France) did not lift the trophy that year.