Kylian Mbappé Secures Second Consecutive Golden Boot at 2026 World Cup

Kylian Mbappé topped the goal-scoring chart at the 2026 World Cup held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico by netting 10 goals. His latest contribution was a brace in France’s 4-6 defeat to England during the bronze medal match on Saturday evening.

Mbappé outpaced Argentine star Lionel Messi, who scored 8 goals but failed to score in the semifinal matches against England and Spain in the final.

This marks the second consecutive time Mbappé has claimed the Golden Boot, surpassing Messi once again. At the 2022 World Cup, the French forward scored 8 goals compared to Messi’s 7.

Mbappé also remains the all-time leading World Cup scorer with 22 goals across three tournaments, followed by Messi with 21 goals in six World Cup appearances. There is widespread speculation that this edition may be Messi’s final World Cup.

In the 2026 Golden Boot race, England’s Jude Bellingham finished third, tied with Norwegian Erling Haaland at 7 goals each, followed by another English player, Harry Kane, who scored 6 goals.