Kylian Mbappe wins 2026 World Cup Golden Boot for second time

France captain Kylian Mbappe has been awarded the Golden Boot as the top scorer of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, claiming the honor for the second consecutive tournament after leading the scoring charts at the event held in New Jersey.

The tournament report confirmed that Mbappe netted 10 goals during the 2026 World Cup, surpassing Argentine star Lionel Messi, who scored 8 goals.

Statistics also showed that Mbappe maintained his position as the all-time leading World Cup scorer, with 22 goals across three tournaments, ahead of Messi, who has 21 goals from six appearances.

Golden Boot race standings

In the 2026 World Cup top scorer rankings, England's Jude Bellingham finished third with 7 goals, level with Norway's Erling Haaland, while England's Harry Kane took fifth place with 6 goals.