Mbappé becomes first two-time Golden Boot winner after Messi is blanked in the World Cup final

The French striker became the first player to finish as the leading scorer at multiple World Cups, winning his second Golden Boot award

July 20, 2026 02:25

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.: Kylian Mbappé is now the owner of World Cup Golden Boots.

The French striker became the first player to finish as the leading scorer at multiple World Cups, winning his second Golden Boot award when Lionel Messi was blanked in Argentina’s 1-0 loss to Spain on Sunday in the final.