France star Kylian Mbappe clinches historic second World Cup Golden Boot after record-breaking 2026 campaign
Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot after scoring ten goals, becoming the first player since 1970 to reach double digits in a single tournament. Despite his individual success, France failed to reach the final, leading to mixed emotions for the star forward.
Why it matters
This marks a historic individual performance in international football, highlighting the contrast between personal accolades and team-level disappointment.
Kylian Mbappe claimed the World Cup Golden Boot for a second time after scoring ten goals in eight appearances at the 2026 tournament. The France captain became the first player since Gerd Muller in 1970 to reach double figures in a single World Cup, although his individual success came amid France's disappointing finish.
Mbappe secured the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup after finishing as the tournament's leading scorer with ten goals in eight appearances. The Real Madrid forward became the first player since Muller in 1970 to score 10 goals in a single World Cup, underlining another remarkable achievement in his international career.
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