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Mbappé Wins Second World Cup Golden Boot, Sets Scoring Record
7/20/2026, 8:40:43 PM
Mbappé Secures Historic Second Golden Boot
Kylian Mbappé finished the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the tournament’s top scorer with 10 goals in eight matches, earning the Golden Boot for a second time. He outscored Argentina’s Lionel Messi (eight goals), Norway’s Erling Haaland (seven), England’s Jude Bellingham (seven) and England captain Harry Kane (six). The French forward’s tally makes him the first player to win the award in back-to-back World Cups (2022, 2026).
Tournament Scoring Overview
Mbappé’s goals came in every stage: two against Senegal and Iraq in the group phase, two versus Sweden in the round of 32, a 70th-minute penalty against Paraguay in the round of 16, a strike against Morocco in the quarter-finals, and a brace in the third-place playoff versus England. France lost the semifinal 2-0 to Spain and fell 6-4 to England in the bronze match, finishing fourth.
Records and Milestones
With 22 World Cup goals across three tournaments, Mbappé now holds the men’s all-time World Cup scoring record, one ahead of Messi. He is the first player since Gerd Müller (1970) to reach double-digit goals in a single tournament and joins Just Fontaine (13 in 1958) and Sándor Kocsis (11 in 1954) as the only players with 10 or more goals in one edition.
Official Reactions
France coach Didier Deschamps praised Mbappé’s performance, calling him “an extraordinary player” and “a brilliant captain.” Spain’s midfielder Rodri was named the tournament’s best player (Golden Ball), while teammate Unai Simón received the Golden Glove for conceding only one goal in eight games.
Verbatim Quotes
- “When you score that many goals in the World Cup, it certainly takes you to a whole new level,” — Kylian Mbappé, France forward
- “But I would have preferred not to be the top scorer and to have played in the final. It's good for my legacy once I've retired, but right now, that's not what's on my mind.” — Kylian Mbappé
- “He's an extraordinary player. He is a brilliant captain.” — Didier Deschamps, France coach
