Mbappé Makes World Cup History with Record Second Golden Boot

Sports Desk: France captain Kylian Mbappé made FIFA World Cup history by becoming the first player ever to win the Golden Boot twice after finishing as the tournament’s top scorer at the 2026 World Cup.

The race for the Golden Boot remained wide open until the closing stages of the tournament. Both Lionel Messi and Mbappé had scored eight goals by the end of the semifinals, setting up a thrilling battle for the award.

However, Mbappé produced a brilliant display in the third-place playoff, scoring twice to take his tournament tally to 10 goals. Messi, meanwhile, failed to find the net in the final against Spain, confirming Mbappé as the winner of the Golden Boot.

The French superstar had previously claimed the Golden Boot at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. By winning the award again in 2026, he became the first player in World Cup history to lift the prestigious trophy twice.

Mbappé also extended his remarkable World Cup scoring record, taking his overall tally to 22 goals. The achievement further strengthened his position as the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history, adding another milestone to his extraordinary international career.

Spain were crowned world champions after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the 2026 World Cup final, securing the second World Cup title in the nation’s history.