(Reuters) - The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is nearing the knockout phase. One of the top honours players compete for is the Golden Boot, awarded to the player with the most goals in the tournament.
The number of assists by a player is considered in the case of a tie for goals scored. If players are tied on both counts, the winner is decided by who played the fewest minutes.
He could add to that as his country face off against Poland in the last 16. Poland's all-time top scorer Robert Lewandowski will also be looking to better his count of just one so far.Rashford's place in the squad was uncertain a few months ago due to form and fitness, but the Manchester United forward moved up the Golden Boot standings after he netted twice in England's rout of a Gareth Bale-led Wales side.
The 23-year-old Gakpo has been influential in his club PSV Eindhoven's run to the Europa League knockout stages and has been the subject of transfer speculation with top European clubs said to be vying for his signature when next summer's transfer window opens.The Argentina great is playing in what he has said is probably his last World Cup.
Messi's arch-rival, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, will also be eyeing the Golden Boot as he became the first player to score in five World Cups after his goal against Ghana in their Group H opener.Portugal's run in the World Cup in Qatar so far has been overshadowed by controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo and his acrimonious departure from Manchester United.
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