Mbappé wins "Golden Boot" for second World Cup

Monday, 20 July 2026 3:30 AM

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New Jersey, 20 July /WAM/ French captain Kylian Mbappé won the Golden Boot award for the top scorer of the FIFA World Cup for the second consecutive time.

Mbappé topped the tournament's scoring list after scoring 10 goals, surpassing Argentine Lionel Messi, who scored 8 goals.

Mbappé also strengthened his lead as the all-time top scorer in World Cup history, raising his tally to 22 goals in three World Cup appearances, ahead by one goal of Messi, who has 21 goals in six appearances.

In the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race, Englishman Jude Bellingham came third with 7 goals, level with Norwegian Erling Haaland.

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