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Mbappe makes history, first player to win World Cup Golden Boot twice

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  • Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice, scoring 10 goals in the 2026 tournament.
  • Spain's Unai Simon was named best goalkeeper, and Pau Cubarsi won Young Player of the Tournament.
  • Mbappe now holds the record for most men's World Cup goals with 22, surpassing Lionel Messi.

Kylian Mbappe has made history by becoming the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice, securing the top scorer award at the 2026 tournament. The French forward netted an impressive 10 goals across eight matches, narrowly edging out Lionel Messi in a closely contested race.

Spain's Unai Simon received the Golden Glove award for best goalkeeper, having conceded only one goal throughout the competition. Additionally, 19-year-old Pau Cubarsi of Spain was recognized as the Young Player of the Tournament.

With his latest achievement, Mbappe has now scored eight goals in the 2022 World Cup and 10 in 2026, bringing his total to 22 World Cup goals. This tally makes him the all-time leading scorer in the men's World Cup, one goal ahead of Lionel Messi. Mbappe surpassed the Argentine on Saturday with two goals in the bronze medal match, though France ultimately lost 6-4 to England.

Other notable goal scorers included England's Jude Bellingham and Norway's Erling Haaland with seven goals each. France's Ousmane Dembele and England captain Harry Kane followed with six goals.

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