FIFA world cup golden boot 2026: Kylian Mbappe became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer and moved ahead of Lionel Messi. He scored twice in France's 6-4 defeat to England in the third-place playoff. Mbappe's brace took his tournament tally to ten goals, two more than Messi's eight. England built a commanding 4-0 first-half lead before France mounted a comeback. Despite a strong second-half effort, England secured the bronze medal with a 6-4 victory.

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé headline the Golden Boot race for the second World Cup in a row.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has moved ahead of France forward Kylian Mbappe in the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot

MIAMI: France's Kylian Mbappe became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 22 goals when he netted a double in Les Bleus' third-place game against England, helping his side…

MIAMI: France striker Kylian Mbappe became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 22 goals when he netted twice in Les Bleus' 6-4 defeat by England in the third-place game…

Kylian Mbappe (22) moved past Lionel Messi's tally of 21 goals with another clinical display on the biggest stage. | Football News

Mbappe is back on track to defend his Golden Boot title, which he and Messi have traded between themselves throughout the tournament.

Kylian Mbappe scores twice to take lead in race for golden boot and become highest scorer in tournament history. Saka bags hat-trick.

The French striker became the all-time World Cup leader in goals during Saturday’s third-place match against England.

The French striker became the all-time World Cup leader in goals during Saturday’s third-place match against England.

Kylian Mbappe surpassed Lionel Messi's FIFA World Cup goal record by scoring against England in the 2026 third-place match, cementing his legacy as a football icon.

Kylian Mbappe leads the scoring charts after his brace against England, but Lionel Messi can still snatch the Golden Boot in the World Cup final against Spain.

FIFA world cup golden boot 2026: Kylian Mbappe became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer and moved ahead of Lionel Messi. He scored twice in France's 6-4 defeat to England in…

Kylian Mbappe has become the FIFA World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer. He achieved this historic milestone after scoring two goals in a recent match. Mbappe now holds the…

Didier Deschamps' final match as France coach ended in defeat, but Kylian Mbappe etched his name into World Cup history

France's Kylian Mbappe ends the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 10 goals, two ahead of Argentina's Lionel Messi in the competition for the Golden Boot

The France forward has edged out the Argentina captain in the most exciting race for the Golden Boot in living memory

Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after Lionel Messi failed to add to his tally in Sunday's final.

Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot on Sunday after Lionel Messi failed to add to his tally in the final in New Jersey.

Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice, scoring 10 goals in eight games at the 2026 tournament to surpass Lionel Messi.

Winning this Golden Boot, the second of his career, secures Mbappe's legacy as one of the greatest goalscorers of all time