By Chirag
July 21, 2026
From a teenage sensation in 2018 to a historic double Golden Boot winner in 2026, Kylian Mbappe continues to rewrite FIFA World Cup records.
Kylian Mbappe became the first player in FIFA World Cup history to win two Golden Boots, topping the scoring charts in both 2022 and 2026.
Mbappe announced himself on the world stage in 2018, scoring four goals-including one in the final—as France won the FIFA World Cup.
Mbappe became one of the few players to reach three straight FIFA World Cup finals, representing France in 2018, 2022, and 2026.
Mbappe scored a historic hat-trick against Argentina in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, becoming only the second player to achieve the feat in a men's final.
Mbappe holds the record for the most FIFA World Cup knockout-stage goals, scoring 12 times across the Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals.
Mbappe finished the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 22 career goals, surpassing every player in tournament history to become the all-time leading scorer.
Mbappe scored 10 goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, recording the third-highest tally in a single tournament, behind only Just Fontaine and Sándor Kocsis.