Mbappé secures second World Cup Golden Boot with 10 goals

Mbappé clinches his second World Cup Golden Boot with 10 goals, showcasing elite finishing and leadership on football’s biggest stage.

Mbappé secures second World Cup Golden Boot with 10 goals
Liberal TR Haber Merkezi
Publish: 20.07.2026
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What happened, where, who announced it, when and the main outcome: Kylian Mbappé finished as the 2026 World Cup top scorer with 10 goals in eight matches, becoming the first player to win the tournament’s Golden Boot twice, the tournament records show.

Mbappé, the 27-year-old France forward, reached double figures after scoring twice in the third-place match, moving to 22 World Cup goals overall and passing Lionel Messi by one. He had previously been top scorer at Qatar 2022 with eight goals.

The finals ended with France placed fourth after a 6-4 defeat to England in the bronze match; Mbappé scored twice in that game. His 2026 goals also included strikes against Senegal, Iraq and Sweden in the group stage, Paraguay in the last 16 from the penalty spot, and Morocco in the quarter-finals.

Golden Glove: Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón claimed the Golden Glove after conceding only once across eight games and keeping seven clean sheets, helping Spain to the title. Simón, 29, was preferred by manager Luis de la Fuente over David Raya and featured throughout Spain’s campaign.

Liberal News Analysis: What Does This Development Mean?

Mbappé’s 10-goal tally makes him the first player to win two World Cup Golden Boots and the all-time men’s World Cup top scorer with 22 goals. His tournament performance included multiple multi-goal matches and decisive strikes in knockout rounds, while Unai Simón’s record reflects Spain’s defensive consistency, with seven clean sheets and a single conceded goal in eight matches.

Quick Glance: What You Need to Know

  • Kylian Mbappé scored 10 goals in eight games to win the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot for the second time.
  • Mbappé is now the men’s World Cup all-time top scorer with 22 goals, one ahead of Lionel Messi.
  • Unai Simón won the Golden Glove after conceding one goal and keeping seven clean sheets as Spain were crowned champions.
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