Hinata Miyazawa’s five goals during the 2023 World Cup put her on track to be the second Japanese player to win the coveted Golden Boot since Homare Sawa in 2011. That year, Japan won the tournament. This year, it lost in the quarterfinal, so Miyazawa is unable to add to her total.
Five players competing in Sunday’s final between England and Spain are two goals shy of tying Miyazawa’s lead.
England roars into the World Cup final, ending a magical Matildas run
Ahead of Sunday’s game, let’s look back at the seven best goals (in the order they occurred) from the 2023 World Cup.