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Mbappe wins second Golden Boot

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kylian Mbappe became the first player in World Cup history to win the Golden Boot twice, scoring 10 goals in the 2026 tournament.
  • He surpassed Lionel Messi, who scored eight goals, in the final match, and now has 22 World Cup goals across three editions.
  • Despite his individual achievement, Mbappe expressed disappointment at not reaching the final, prioritizing team success over personal accolades.

Kylian Mbappe has made history by becoming the first player ever to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice. The French captain concluded the 2026 World Cup as the tournament's top scorer with an impressive 10 goals, surpassing Argentina's Lionel Messi, who netted eight goals and failed to add to his tally in the final match against Spain.

This achievement marks another significant milestone in the 27-year-old Real Madrid forward's career. Mbappe now also leads Messi in the all-time World Cup goal-scoring list, with a total of 22 goals accumulated over three tournaments. He previously won the Golden Boot at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where he scored eight goals, though France ultimately lost to Argentina in a penalty shootout in the final.

In the third-place playoff, Mbappe added two more goals to his tally, contributing to France's performance, but they were unable to overcome England in a dramatic 4-6 loss. Despite his personal success in becoming the top scorer, Mbappe admitted that his individual achievement could not compensate for the team's failure to reach the final.

When you score many goals in the World Cup, of course, it takes you to a different level. But I would rather not be the top scorer and instead play in the final. This award might be important for my legacy when I retire, but right now, my priority is the team's success.

— Kylian MbappeExpressing his mixed feelings about winning the Golden Boot while missing out on the final.

"When you score many goals in the World Cup, of course, it takes you to a different level. But I would rather not be the top scorer and instead play in the final. This award might be important for my legacy when I retire, but right now, my priority is the team's success," Mbappe stated.

French coach Didier Deschamps, who is set to leave the Les Bleus squad after the tournament, lauded Mbappe's significant influence on the team. "He is an extraordinary player and a great captain. What he has achieved over three World Cup campaigns proves the quality he possesses," Deschamps commented.

He is an extraordinary player and a great captain. What he has achieved over three World Cup campaigns proves the quality he possesses.

— Didier DeschampsPraising Kylian Mbappe's performance and leadership.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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