France captain Kylian Mbappé has won the adidas Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after finishing as the tournament’s highest goalscorer with 10 goals in eight matches, becoming the first player to claim the award in consecutive World Cups.

The Real Madrid forward secured the historic achievement after scoring twice in France’s 6-4 defeat to England in the third-place playoff, finishing ahead of Argentina captain Lionel Messi, who ended the tournament with eight goals.

Historic Achievement

Mbappé previously won the Golden Boot at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after scoring eight goals.

His latest triumph makes him the first footballer to top the World Cup scoring charts in back-to-back editions of the tournament.

The 27-year-old delivered crucial goals throughout France’s campaign, although Les Bleus fell short of reaching the final and eventually finished third.

Golden Boot Race

The race for the Golden Boot remained open until the closing stages of the tournament, with Messi among the leading contenders.

However, the Argentine captain failed to add to his tally in the final as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy.

Mbappé’s brace against England ultimately sealed the award and confirmed him as the competition’s leading scorer.

Another Milestone

The award adds to an already remarkable career for Mbappé, who has won multiple domestic titles, the UEFA Champions League and now consecutive FIFA World Cup Golden Boot awards.

His performances for both club and country have also strengthened his credentials in the race for this year’s Ballon d’Or.

Football fans across the world celebrated the achievement, describing it as another milestone in the career of one of the game’s most prolific forwards.