Mbappe wins second Golden Boot; Rodri named Best Player at 2026 World Cup

Published Jul 19, 11:00 PM UTC

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Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice, scoring 10 goals in eight games at the 2026 tournament. The France forward, now the men's all-time World Cup top scorer with 22 goals, edged Lionel Messi (8 goals) in the race. Spain dominated the individual awards: captain Rodri won the Golden Ball as best player, Unai Simon claimed the Golden Glove with seven clean sheets, and Pau Cubarsi was named Best Young Player. Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final to win their second men's World Cup title. Mbappe expressed disappointment at not reaching the final despite his personal achievement.

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Original headline: Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named best player

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