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Mbappe wins second consecutive World Cup Golden Boot with 10 goals

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup with 10 goals, becoming the first player to win the award twice.
  • Mbappe also set a new record for career World Cup goals with 22, surpassing Lionel Messi.
  • Argentina lost the final to Spain 1-0, with Lionel Messi not scoring in the decisive match.

France's Kylian Mbappe has secured the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup, netting 10 goals and achieving a historic back-to-back win of the prestigious award. This accomplishment makes him the first player in history to achieve this feat.

Mbappe's performance in the tournament also saw him break the all-time World Cup scoring record. With 22 career goals, he now stands alone in the history books, surpassing Lionel Messi's previous record of 21. Mbappe's 10 goals and 4 assists in this tournament cement his status as a generational talent.

The final match saw Argentina fall 1-0 to Spain, with Lionel Messi unable to find the back of the net. This outcome dashed any hopes Messi had of catching Mbappe in the Golden Boot race, which required him to score at least three goals in the final. Mbappe's dual triumph in the World Cup Golden Boot and individual scoring records marks a significant moment in football history.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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