French superstar Kylian Mbappé has made FIFA World Cup history by becoming the first player ever to win two Golden Boot awards, adding another remarkable achievement to his already extraordinary career.
Mbappé secured the prestigious individual honor after finishing as the top scorer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following his earlier Golden Boot success at the 2022 tournament in Qatar. His latest achievement puts him in a class of his own, as no other player in the history of the men’s World Cup had previously won the award twice.
The French forward was among the tournament’s most dangerous attacking players, consistently finding the net and playing a major role in France’s campaign. Although France were eliminated by Spain in the semifinals, Mbappé continued to contribute in the third-place playoff, scoring two goals and providing an assist to strengthen his position at the top of the scoring charts.
Mbappé’s first Golden Boot came in 2022, when he scored eight goals in Qatar, including a memorable hat-trick in the final against Argentina. Four years later, he has once again finished as the tournament’s leading scorer, underlining his incredible consistency on football’s biggest stage.
The record further strengthens Mbappé’s growing World Cup legacy. At just 27, the Real Madrid forward has already reached milestones that few players achieve during an entire career.
His historic accomplishment also adds another chapter to the ongoing rivalry between Mbappé and Lionel Messi, two of the defining stars of their generation. With his speed, finishing and goal-scoring ability, Mbappé now stands alone as the first two-time World Cup Golden Boot winner.
