Mbappé Wins Golden Boot With 10 Goals as Spain Claims 2026 World Cup Title

Kylian Mbappé scored 10 goals to win the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first player to claim the award in consecutive tournaments. He added two goals in France's 6-4 loss to England in Saturday's third-place playoff to reach the total. Mbappé finished ahead of Lionel Messi, who scored eight goals for Argentina.

Norway's Erling Haaland and England's Jude Bellingham each netted seven, while Harry Kane and France teammate Ousmane Dembélé recorded six apiece. Mbappé opened with two goals in a 3-1 win over Senegal and two more in a 3-0 victory against Iraq. He added two against Sweden in the round of 32 and one each in the round of 16 and quarterfinals.

France lost 2-0 to Spain in the semifinals. Mbappé scored zero goals in Sunday's final, which Spain won in extra time against Argentina. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal for Spain. Spain collected several individual honors.

Rodri was named Player of the Tournament, Pau Cubarsí won the Young Player award, and Unai Simón received the Golden Glove after conceding one goal in seven matches.