Today we bring you the footballers who hit the most goals in FIFA World Cup 2018. The FIFA World Cup 2018 or Russia 2018 was the 21st edition of the mega tournament followed across the globe. Russia was hosting the tournament for the first time, while Europe was hosting this popular-most football tournament for the 11th time. We see here the exceptional performances which got themselves among the most goals in FIFA World Cup 2018.
2. Denis Cheryshev
The Valencia CF Midfielder was part of the Russian team line-up in the FIFA World Cup 2018. The Russian winger would go on to score 4 goals from the 5 matches he played in the mega tournament. With these 4 goals, this Footballer got himself among the footballers with the most goals in FIFA World Cup 2018.
His team, Russia, however, couldn’t go beyond the quarterfinals as they lost to Croatia in the penalty 3–4 after 2-2 draw in regular time.
2. Romelu Lukaku
The Manchester United Striker was part of the Belgian National team in the FIFA World Cup 2018. The 25-year old scorer would go on to score 4 goals from the 6 matches he played in the mega tournament. With these 4 goals, this Footballer got himself among the footballers with the most goals in FIFA World Cup 2018.
His team, Belgium, however, would go till the semifinals where they’d lose to the eventual champions France and winning against England in the 3/4 decider to finish third.
2. Kylian Mbappé
The PSG forward has been a key member of the French team since 2017, was part of the team in FIFA World Cup 2018. The scorer, known for clinical finish, dribbling, strength, and explosive speed, would go on to score 4 goals from the 7 matches he played in the mega tournament. With these 4 goals, this French Forward got himself among the footballers with the most goals in FIFA World Cup 2018.
His team would make the best use of his goals and goals from Griezmann, Paul Pogba, Benjamin Pavard, Samuel Umtiti & Raphaël Varane, as they became the Champions in 2018.
2. Antoine Griezmann
The Atlético Madrid forward was a key member of the Hugo Lloris side in the FIFA World Cup 2018. The scorer would go on to score 4 goals from the 7 matches he played in the mega tournament. With these 4 goals, this French Footballer got himself among the footballers with the most goals in FIFA World Cup 2018.
With him and Kylian Mbappé top-scoring for the France team and others contributing, France would win their second ever title of the FIFA World Cup in Russia as they’d defeat Croatia 4-2 in the title clash.
2. Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal Legend and the most popular footballer of the world currently, was leading his team in the FIFA World Cup. The Master scorer would go on to score 4 goals from the 4 matches he played in the mega tournament. With these 4 goals, this Portuguese Footballer got himself among the footballers with the most goals in FIFA World Cup 2018.
His team, however, lost 2-1 to Uruguay in round of 16, ending their title campaign in 2018.
1. Harry Kane
In May 2018, Harry Kane was made captain of the England team prior to the World Cup. The responsibility got the best from him as he scored 6 goals from 6 matches of the tournament. With these 6 goals, this English Footballer got himself among the footballers with the most goals in FIFA World Cup 2018.
His team, England was in Group G (7th group out of the 8 group tournament), they finished second in the group stage to move into round of 16 winning 2 out of 3 matches they played at that stage. England went on to win the matches till Semifinals, finishing 4th in the end in this 32 team competition.
These were the footballers who made the list of top scorers (top 2 on goals scored) in the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup. Hope you liked the content, don’t forget to put in your questions and thoughts below; yes, the comments section awaits your listing always.
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