France forward Kylian Mbappe has made FIFA World Cup history after finishing as the top scorer at the 2026 tournament with 10 goals, becoming the first player ever to win the Golden Boot in consecutive World Cups.
Mbappe’s outstanding performances throughout the competition saw him edge out Argentina captain Lionel Messi in the race for the tournament’s highest-scoring honour. The French star sealed the award after scoring twice in France’s third-place playoff victory over England, ending the tournament with a two-goal advantage over his closest challenger.
The achievement adds another remarkable milestone to Mbappe’s career, having also won the Golden Boot at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. His latest success makes him the first footballer to retain the prestigious individual award across two successive editions of the tournament.
Despite France falling short of a place in the World Cup final, Mbappe remained one of the standout performers from start to finish. His clinical finishing and consistent displays played a vital role in France’s impressive campaign, even though they were unable to compete for the championship.
With 10 goals, Mbappe also became the first player in more than five decades to reach double figures in a single FIFA World Cup, further cementing his status among the greatest scorers in the competition’s history.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final to lift the trophy, while Mbappe’s historic Golden Boot triumph emerged as one of the tournament’s most memorable individual accomplishments.
