UEFA to Split Euro 2024 Golden Boot Between Six Players if No Clear Winner Emerges.
UEFA has announced that the Euro 2024 Golden Boot will be shared between six players if no clear winner emerges after the final between England and Spain on Sunday.
In a similar situation three years ago at Euro 2020, Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded the Golden Boot despite being tied on five goals with Czech Republic’s Patrik Schick. This year, England captain Harry Kane and Spain midfielder Dani Olmo are among the six players currently tied with three goals each.
The other players tied for the top scorer position are Cody Gakpo from the Netherlands, Georges Mikautadze from Georgia, Jamal Musiala from Germany, and Ivan Schranz from Slovakia. England’s Jude Bellingham and Spain’s Fabián Ruiz, who will both feature in the final, have scored two goals each and could potentially join the tie if they score on Sunday.
With no player having yet reached four goals, UEFA has confirmed that the Golden Boot will be shared among the six top scorers if no player manages to surpass the three-goal mark in the final. This decision ensures that all deserving players are recognised for their outstanding performances throughout the tournament.
The final match on Sunday provides the last opportunity for any of the six players to secure the Golden Boot outright by scoring an additional goal, adding an extra layer of excitement to the highly anticipated clash between England and Spain.