World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappé achieves historic feat

Kylian Mbappé has once again etched his name into World Cup history. Despite France missing out on the final, the Les Bleus striker finishes as the top scorer of the 2026 World Cup with 10 goals in eight matches.

This tally puts him ahead of Lionel Messi, who finished second in the rankings with eight goals, and secures Mbappé the FIFA Golden Boot. It’s an unprecedented achievement. Having already claimed the World Cup top scorer title in 2022 in Qatar with eight goals, Mbappé becomes the first player ever to win this award twice.

The French international continues to push the boundaries. With 22 goals in 22 World Cup appearances, he is now the all-time leading scorer in tournament history. Averaging a goal per match, Mbappé’s clinical finishing on the global stage is nothing short of remarkable. At 27 years old, Kylian Mbappé further cements his status as a global football icon and adds yet another accolade to an already outstanding career.

Aliou Toundé |

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