Kylian Mbappé actually finished the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 10 goals (and 4 assists) across 8 matches rather than 8 goals. His 8-goal tally was instead what he scored when winning his previous Golden Boot at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Tournament Record & Performance
Total Goals: 10 goals in 8 matches.
Historic Milestone: MbappĂ© became the first men’s player in history to win the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot twice.
Runners-up: He edged out competitors including Lionel Messi to secure the award.
Lethal Group and Knockout Form
Mbappé scored consistently throughout the tournament, leading Les Bleus through victories over Sweden, Paraguay, and Morocco.
With his 8 goals in North America, Mbappé moved closer to the all-time tournament scoring record across his three World Cup appearances.
Back-to-Back Top Scorer Honors
Following his Golden Boot in 2022, Mbappé became one of the few players in history to win back-to-back World Cup top scorer accolades.
