Women's World Cup 2023 top scorer race: Who can win the golden boot? | The Sun

Women's World Cup 2023 top scorer race: Who can win the golden boot? | The Sun

August 16, 2023

THE Women's World Cup is coming to a close – and it means we are edging towards somebody taking home the Golden Boot.

Hinata Miyazawa is currently first in line to grab that glorious award, scoring 5 goals including a late goal in the Round of 16 against Norway.

The 23-year-old midfielder has surprised everyone in the competition and will be looking to carry on her amazing record in the later rounds.

But who will take home the prestigious prize this time round?

Women's World Cup Golden Boot standings

England star Lauren James moves to joint fifth place.

  1. Hinata Miyazawa – Japan – 5
  2. Kadidiatou Diani – France – 4
  3. Alexander Popp – Germany – 4
  4. Jill Roord – Netherlands – 4
  5. Amanda Ilestedt – Sweden – 4
  6. Lauren James – England – 3
  7. Aitana Bonmati – Spain – 3
  8. Alba Redondo – Spain – 3
  9. Ary Borges – Brazil – 3
  10. Rebecka Blomqvist – Sweden – 3
  11. Jenni Hermoso – Spain – 3
  12. Eugenie Le Sommer – France – 3
  13. Sophie Haug – Norway – 3
  14. Hayley Raso – Australia – 3
  15. Lauren Hemp – England – 3

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Who are the past winners of the Women’s World Cup golden boot?

2019: Megan Rapinoe – 6 (USA)

2015: Celia Sasic – 6 (Germany)

2011: Homare Sawa – 5 (Japan)

2007: Marta – 7 (Brazil)

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2003: Birgit Prinz – 7 (Germany)

1999: Sissi – 7 (Brazil) & Sun Wen – 7 (China) 

1995: Ann-Kristin Aarones – 6 (Norway)

1991: Michelle Akers – 10 (USA)

What are the Women's World Cup groups?

Group A

  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Philippines
  • Switzerland

Group B

  • Australia
  • Republic of Ireland
  • Nigeria
  • Canada

Group C

  • Spain
  • Costa Rica
  • Zambia
  • Japan

Group D

  • England
  • Haiti
  • Denmark
  • China

Group E

  • USA
  • Vietnam
  • The Netherlands
  • Portugal

Group F

  • France
  • Jamaica
  • Brazil
  • Panama

Group G

  • Sweden
  • South Africa
  • Italy
  • Argentina

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Group H

  • Germany
  • Morocco
  • Columbia
  • Korea Republic

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