Kylian Mbappé has been confirmed as the top scorer of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, netting 10 goals throughout the tournament. The French forward's tally includes a hat-trick in the final match, though France ultimately lost to Argentina on penalties.
Mbappé's performance marks the second time he has won the Golden Boot at a World Cup, having also scored 8 goals in the 2022 edition in Qatar. His 10 goals in 2026 set a new record for the most goals by a player in a single World Cup since the tournament expanded to 48 teams.
The 27-year-old Paris Saint-Germain star scored in the group stage against Australia and Denmark, added two in the round of 16, one in the quarterfinal, and two in the semifinal before his hat-trick in the final. His clinical finishing and speed were key to France's run to the championship match.
Mbappé's achievement places him among the all-time World Cup greats, with his total of 18 career World Cup goals now ranking third behind Miroslav Klose (16) and Ronaldo Nazario (15) in the all-time list, though FIFA's official records may vary.
