Mbappé Wins Golden Boot, Becomes First Player to Claim Award Twice

NEW YORK:France star Kylian Mbappé won the **Golden Boot** at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after finishing as the tournament’s top scorer with 10 goals.

Mbappé outscored Argentina captain Lionel Messi, who finished the competition with eight goals.

With his latest achievement, Mbappé became the **first player in FIFA World Cup history to win the Golden Boot twice**. He had previously claimed the award at the **2022 FIFA World Cup**, where he scored eight goals to finish as the tournament’s leading scorer.

The French forward’s consistent goal-scoring form across consecutive World Cups further cemented his status as one of the game’s most prolific forwards, adding another major milestone to his international career.