Kylian Mbappé made history this Sunday by finishing the 2026 World Cup as the top scorer in the history of men's tournaments, amassing a remarkable 22 goals over three editions. No other player has ever reached such a milestone.
The French forward also claimed the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot, finishing with an impressive tally of 10 goals, surpassing Lionel Messi by two.
The Argentine star wrapped up the tournament with eight goals but was unable to close the gap during the final, where Spain overcame Argentina with a 1-0 victory in extra time.
Mabppé's historic achievement was solidified on Saturday at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium, during the third-place match against England.
In this match, Mbappé scored in the 48th and 66th minutes, securing a brace. Although France lost 6-4, his performance ensured he pulled away from Messi, practically guaranteeing the Golden Boot, which was officially confirmed after Sunday's final.
With his 10 goals in this edition, he joins an elite group of players who have scored at least 10 goals in a single World Cup. This exclusive list includes Frenchman Just Fontaine (13 goals in 1958), Hungarian Sándor Kocsis (11 in 1954), and German Gerd Müller (10 in 1970).
Mbappé's record-breaking journey unfolded across three tournaments: four goals in Russia 2018, eight in Qatar 2022 — where he won his first Golden Boot — and 10 in the 2026 World Cup.
This achievement makes him the first player to win the Golden Boot in consecutive World Cups.
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FAQs on Kylian Mbappé's Historic World Cup Performance
How many goals did Kylian Mbappé score in each World Cup he participated in?
Kylian Mbappé scored four goals in the 2018 World Cup in Russia, eight in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and ten in the 2026 World Cup.
Who are the other players who have scored at least 10 goals in a single World Cup?
The other players who have achieved this feat are Just Fontaine with 13 goals in 1958, Sándor Kocsis with 11 in 1954, and Gerd Müller with 10 in 1970.