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.

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

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.