Fakayejo Paul
France captain Kylian Mbappé has officially etched his name in footballing immortality by becoming the first player in FIFA World Cup history to win consecutive Golden Boot awards!
After netting 8 goals in Qatar 2022, Mbappé elevated his performance even further across the 2026 tournament in North America, finishing as the competition’s top scorer with 10 goals and 4 assists.
How the Golden Boot Race Ended
The 27-year-old forward clinched the award over the final weekend:
- The Decisive Double: Mbappé pulled clear at the top of the goal standings by scoring twice during France’s dramatic 6-4 third-place play-off against England in Miami.
- Messi Held at Bay: Lionel Messi (8 goals) was unable to find the net during Argentina’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the final, securing the award for Mbappé by a two-goal margin.
- Rare Milestone: Scoring 10 goals in a single edition makes Mbappé the first player to hit double figures at a single World Cup since Gerd Müller accomplished the feat for West Germany in 1970.
World Cup All-Time Goalscoring Record
With his 10-goal explosion in 2026, Mbappé has also become the all-time top goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history across three tournament appearances:
| Player | Country | World Cup Goals |
| Kylian Mbappé 🇫🇷 | France | 22 |
| Lionel Messi 🇦🇷 | Argentina | 21 |
| Miroslav Klose 🇩🇪 | Germany | 16 |
| Ronaldo Nazário 🇧🇷 | Brazil | 15 |
| Gerd Müller 🇩🇪 | West Germany | 14 |
Having achieved a record-shattering 22 goals at just 27 years old, Mbappé stands completely alone at the summit of World Cup goalscoring history!