Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named best player
Summary
Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice, scoring 10 goals in the 2026 tournament. Spain won the World Cup and their captain Rodri was named the best player of the tournament, while other Spanish players also earned top awards.Key Facts
- Mbappe scored 10 goals in eight games at the 2026 World Cup, making him the top scorer.
- He previously won the Golden Boot in 2022 with eight goals, achieving the award in two consecutive World Cups.
- Mbappe is now the top male scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals, one more than Lionel Messi.
- Spain won the 2026 World Cup and their captain Rodri won the Golden Ball for best player.
- Unai Simon of Spain won the Golden Glove for best goalkeeper, conceding only one goal.
- Pau Cubarsi, a 19-year-old Spanish defender, was named the Best Young Player of the tournament.
- Lionel Messi finished as the Silver Ball runner-up and scored eight goals in the tournament.
- England finished fourth after beating France 6-4 in the bronze medal match.
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