Mbapp0's Historic Golden Boot
Kylian Mbapp0 Makes History as First Two-Time World Cup Golden Boot Winner, Surpassing Messi
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Kylian Mbappé made history at the 2026 World Cup by becoming the first player ever to win the Golden Boot at two different World Cups, according to KKTV. The French striker finished with 10 goals and four assists as France ended the tournament in fourth place. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi was shut out in Argentina's 1-0 loss to Spain in the final, ending his tournament without a goal or assist.
Messi finished the tournament with eight goals and three assists. But the final was the first game in his last 12 World Cup matches where he failed to score or set up a goal, according to WBBJ TV.
Mbappé Claims Second Golden Boot in Tournament History
Mbappé first won the Golden Boot at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. No player had ever done it twice — until now. He topped all scorers at this tournament with 10 goals, a remarkable total for a team that did not reach the final, according to Live 5 News.
France finished fourth overall, meaning Mbappé lit up the tournament even as his team fell short. His four assists added to his impact, giving him 14 direct goal contributions across the competition. That output made him the clear choice for the award despite France's early exit from the knockout rounds.
Messi Silenced in Final as Argentina Falls to Spain
Argentina entered the final as the defending champion, but Spain won 1-0 to claim the title. Messi, widely seen as the greatest player of all time, could not find a way through Spain's defense. He was kept scoreless and assistless for the first time in 12 consecutive World Cup matches, according to WKYT.
Messi still had a strong overall tournament. He scored eight goals and added three assists before the final. But the silence in the biggest game of the tournament will stand as a rare blank in his legendary World Cup record.
Other Awards Still Up for Grabs on Sunday
The Golden Boot was not the only individual honor handed out at the tournament's close. The Golden Glove for the best goalkeeper was also set to be awarded Sunday, along with the Best Young Player Award, which goes to the top performer aged 21 or younger, according to Alaska's News Source.
These awards cap off a tournament that delivered drama until the final whistle. Spain's title and Mbappé's record-breaking boot give the 2026 World Cup two clear defining storylines heading into the history books.
Mbappé vs. Messi: A Generational Rivalry Settled on the Scoresheet
The contrast between the two stars defined much of the tournament's narrative. Mbappé, 27, put up numbers no player has matched across two World Cups. Messi, 38, showed his age may finally be catching up to him on the grandest stage, according to Western Mass News.
Mbappé now holds a unique place in World Cup history. Two Golden Boots across two tournaments is a record no one else has come close to matching. Whether he can add a third in 2030 will be one of the sport's most compelling questions going forward.
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