As Euro 2024 progresses, the Golden Boot race has become more exciting than ever, with six players currently tied with three goals each, sharing the top spot in the scoring chart.
The competition for the Golden Boot title has been incredibly intense and dramatic leading up to the final match, with Harry Kane (England) and Dani Olmo (Spain) emerging as key contenders in the semi-finals.
Dani Olmo nearly had his goal in the match between Spain and France disallowed when UEFA initially confirmed that Jules Koundé’s touch was an own goal. However, UEFA later adjusted the decision and credited Olmo with his third goal of the tournament.
Meanwhile, in the early hours of July 10 (UK time), Harry Kane closed in on the other contenders with a crucial penalty goal in the match between England and the Netherlands, significantly contributing to England’s advancement to the final.
Among the six players tied with three goals, only Olmo and Kane remain in contention for the Golden Boot. Cody Gakpo (Netherlands), Georges Mikautadze (Georgia), Jamal Musiala (Germany), and Ivan Schranz (Slovakia) have missed the chance to extend their goal tally.
In the tier below, there is still hope for two players with two goals each at this point: Fabian Ruiz (Spain) and Jude Bellingham (England).
If multiple players end up leading the goal-scoring chart at Euro 2024, the Golden Boot will be shared among them, unlike some other tournaments where tie-breaking criteria are used.
At Euro 2024, the prestigious Golden Boot is currently held by Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) and Patrik Schick (Czech Republic), each with five goals.