Kylian Mbappe has etched his name into the annals of football history with a monumental achievement: becoming the first player ever to win not one, but two World Cup Golden Boots! The electrifying French forward's dazzling display at the 2026 tournament saw him net an incredible 10 goals across eight matches, leaving his rivals in awe and cementing his status as the greatest goal-scorer of all time.
This latest triumph is the culmination of a remarkable journey that began at the Qatar 2022 World Cup, where Mbappe's eight goals propelled him to the top scorer award for the first time. And now, he has done it again – becoming the first man since West Germany's Gerd Muller in 1970 to reach double figures for goals in a single World Cup. Only Just Fontaine (13 goals for France in 1958) and Hungary's Sandor Kocsis (11 goals in 1954) have scored more individually in one tournament – a testament to Mbappe's sheer class.
Mbappe's two goals in France's bronze medal match against England may not have led to victory, but they were the spark that ignited his Golden Boot triumph. And what a milestone it is! With 22 goals, he has surpassed Lionel Messi and now stands as the men's World Cup all-time leading scorer – a feat that will be remembered for generations to come.
Other notable goal scorers at the 2026 World Cup included England's Jude Bellingham and Norway's Erling Haaland, who both netted seven goals. France's Ousmane Dembele and England captain Harry Kane each contributed six goals to their respective campaigns – a testament to the incredible attacking talent on display in Qatar.
Meanwhile, Spain's Unai Simon has been awarded the Golden Glove for best goalkeeper, an award that recognises his outstanding performances throughout the tournament. The Athletic Club stopper played a crucial role in Spain's championship victory, conceding just once in eight games and keeping seven clean sheets – a remarkable display of skill and dedication.