Kylian Mbappe emerged victorious in the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race, securing the top spot with 10 goals following an outstanding performance in North America. Despite Lionel Messi having a chance to increase his tally of eight goals during the final against Spain, he fell short as his team suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat in extra time at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Mbappe, aged 27, showcased his talent on the global stage with an impressive tournament display. He kicked off the competition strongly by scoring two goals in a 3-1 victory over Senegal at the beginning of the month. The French star continued his goal-scoring form by adding two more goals in a 3-0 win against Iraq in the group stage. Although he didn’t score in a 4-1 triumph over Norway, Mbappe was back in form with another brace in a 3-0 victory against Sweden in the round of 32.
During the knockout stages, Mbappe netted a penalty in France’s 1-0 win over Paraguay in the round of 16 and scored from open play in a 2-0 victory against Morocco in the quarter-finals. Additionally, his two goals in France’s 6-4 loss to England in the third-place playoff secured his position as the Golden Boot winner.
Final Golden Boot standings:
Kylian Mbappe (France) – 10 goals
Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 8 goals
Jude Bellingham (England) – 7 goals
Erling Haaland (Norway) – 7 goals
Ousmane Dembele (France) – 6 goals
Harry Kane (England) – 6 goals
Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) – 5 goals
Ismaila Sarr (Senegal) – 4 goals
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Despite finishing fourth in the tournament, Mbappe had an exceptional individual performance and set a new record for the most goals scored in a World Cup. With his 10 goals in this competition, Mbappe now holds a total of 22 World Cup goals, surpassing the previous record of 16 held by Germany’s Miroslav Klose.
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