5 Candidates For The 2014 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot

Can we already predict who is likely to top the goal-scoring charts come the end of the World Cup?

The 2014 World Cup is well under way and while England may have been knocked out after two disappointing defeats, some of the world's most exciting footballers are still strutting their stuff in the high temperatures of Brazil. This year's competition has seen goals galore as we near the end of the group stages, with twice as many at this point than there was in South Africa in 2010. France and the Netherlands have already shown the free scoring nature against Switzerland and Spain, both scoring five goals and setting the standard for the rest of the tournament. Some notable names have not made the list despite holding goal scoring pedigree. The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Costa and Mario Ballotelli have not been included either because they failed to make it through to the knockout round or they are standout names in otherwise average looking teams. Legends of the game such as Gary Lineker, Ronaldo, Miroslav Klose and Eusebio have all won the Golden Boot in the past and gone to become vital figures for their national sides. These five men will be looking to join that exclusive club by the time the 2014 World Cup is over. Here are 5 Candidates For The 2014 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot:
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