Kylian Mbappé won the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup with 10 goals. He scored twice against England in the third-place playoff to take his total to 10, becoming the first player to win the Golden Boot in two World Cups.
Lionel Messi finished second with eight goals after failing to score in the final. Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham finished with seven goals each. Harry Kane and Ousmane Dembélé finished with six goals each.
Mbappé scored twice against Senegal, twice against Iraq, twice against Sweden, once against Paraguay, once against Morocco, and twice against England in the third-place playoff. He did not score against Norway.
Spain won the World Cup final 1-0 against Argentina after extra time. Rodri won the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player. Pau Cubarsí won the Young Player of the Tournament. Unai Simón won the Golden Glove after conceding just one goal in seven matches. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the final.
Kylian Mbappé Wins Golden Boot as France Star Makes World Cup History
Kylian Mbappé won the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup with 10 goals, two more than Lionel Messi. He secured the award with two goals in the third-place playoff against England, taking his total to 10. He became the first player to score 10 goals in a single World Cup since Gerd Müller in 1970.
Mbappé scored twice against Senegal, twice against Iraq, twice against Sweden, once against Paraguay, once against Morocco, and twice against England in the third-place playoff. He linked up well with Michael Olise, who provided five assists for him.
Lionel Messi finished with eight goals. Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham finished with seven goals each. Harry Kane and Ousmane Dembélé finished with six goals each.
Mbappé also became the all-time leading scorer in men’s World Cup history with 22 goals, one more than Messi. He won the Golden Boot for the second consecutive World Cup, becoming the first player to do so.
Spain won the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final. Rodri received the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player. Pau Cubarsí won the Young Player of the Tournament award, while Unai Simón claimed the Golden Glove.
France End World Cup with Defeat as Mbappé Makes History
England beat France 6-4 in the World Cup third-place playoff. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick. Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and Jude Bellingham also scored. England raced into a 4-0 half-time lead before France fought back.
It was the highest-scoring World Cup match since 1982 and the most goals ever scored in a third-place playoff. England secured their best finish since winning the tournament in 1966.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice and moved past Lionel Messi’s career World Cup scoring tally. He now has 22 World Cup goals overall and leads the Golden Boot race with 10 goals, two ahead of Messi. Messi had one final opportunity to overtake Mbappé in the World Cup final against Spain.
Jude Bellingham scored his seventh goal of the tournament, the most by an England player at a single World Cup. England coach Thomas Tuchel said it was painful to miss out on the final but hoped the players could be proud of third place.
‘Disgusting’ – France Slammed by Fans After Four-Goal First-Half Collapse
France faced heavy criticism from fans after a dismal first-half display against England in the World Cup third-place playoff. England scored four goals in the first half, with Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa, and Bukayo Saka scoring twice. It was the first time France had conceded four first-half goals since a Euro qualification match against Yugoslavia in April 1968.
Fans voiced frustration online, with some saying France had given up after missing out on a third consecutive World Cup final. One fan called the performance “disgusting” given the fans who traveled and paid to support the team. Another said France were “useless.”
Ibrahima Konaté, who had called the match a “chocolate medal” game, was heavily criticised for his performance. He lost three of four ground duels and had only one defensive contribution.
The match was the highest-scoring World Cup game since 1982 and the most goals ever scored in a third-place playoff. France finished fourth. England coach Thomas Tuchel said it was painful to miss the final but the players could be proud of third place.
FAQs.
Q. Who won the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot?
A. Kylian Mbappé won the Golden Boot with 10 goals.
Q. How many goals did Lionel Messi score?
A. Lionel Messi scored eight goals.
Q. Who finished with seven goals at the tournament?
A. Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham both scored seven goals.
Q. What World Cup record did Kylian Mbappé set?
A. Kylian Mbappé became the all-time leading men’s World Cup scorer with 22 goals.
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