Mbappé Makes History with Second World Cup Golden Boot
Kylian Mbappé, the 27-year-old forward from France, made history by becoming the first player to win the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot twice, finishing as the top scorer in the 2026 tournament with 10 goals across eight matches. He surpassed Argentina's Lionel Messi, who had previously won the award in 2022 with eight goals.
Mbappé's achievement marks him as the first player to reach double figures in a single men's World Cup since Gerd Müller of West Germany scored 10 goals in 1970. His goals included a brace against Senegal, Iraq, and a penalty winner against Paraguay, among others.
Despite his efforts, France finished fourth after losing 6-4 to England in the third-place playoff. Mbappé now holds the record for the most goals scored in men's World Cup history with 22 goals, overtaking Messi.
The tournament also saw Unai Simón of Spain awarded the Golden Glove for outstanding goalkeeping.
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