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France star Kylian Mbappe clinches historic second World Cup Golden Boot after record-breaking 2026 campaign
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Yosua Arya
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Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot after scoring ten goals, becoming the first player since 1970 to reach double digits in a single tournament. Despite his individual success, France failed to reach the final, leading to mixed emotions for the star forward.
Kylian Mbappe claimed the World Cup Golden Boot for a second time after scoring ten goals in eight appearances at the 2026 tournament. The France captain became the first player since Gerd Muller in 1970 to reach double figures in a single World Cup, although his individual success came amid France's disappointing finish.
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