France captain Kylian Mbappe won the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals, becoming the first player to win the award twice. He surpassed Lionel Messi and delivered a record-breaking tournament despite France’s semi-final defeat against Spain
Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal against Cape Verde, extending his scoring streak to eight consecutive World Cup matches. The Argentina captain also moved ahead in the Golden Boot race as Argentina edged closer to securing a Round of 16 place
