Lionel Messi is one of the greatest players in FIFA World Cup history, but he has never won the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot.
The Golden Boot is awarded to the top goal scorer of the tournament. Messi came closest in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, when he scored seven goals for Argentina. However, France star Kylian Mbappé won the 2022 Golden Boot with eight goals, one more than Messi. (FIFA)
Messi’s Best World Cup Scoring Finish
Messi’s best finish in the Golden Boot race came in Qatar 2022. He scored seven times and helped lead Argentina to the World Cup title, but Mbappé’s hat trick in the final pushed the French forward ahead in the scoring race.
Messi finished second and received the Silver Boot. He also won the Golden Ball, which is awarded to the tournament’s best player.
Has Messi Won Any World Cup Individual Awards?
Yes. While Messi has not won the Golden Boot, he has won the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball twice: in 2014 and 2022. The Golden Ball recognizes the best overall player at the tournament.
Final Answer
No, Lionel Messi has never won the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot. His closest finish came in 2022, when he scored seven goals, but Kylian Mbappé won the award with eight goals.