Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named World Cup's best player
Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the 2026 tournament, while Spain's Rodri lands the Golden Ball as the best player.
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"When you score that many goals in the World Cup, it certainly takes you to a whole new level."
— Kylian Mbappe , Athlete
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer known for his impressive goal-scoring record.
President of FIFA.
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
Jude Bellingham is a professional footballer playing for Real Madrid and the England national team.
Kylian Mbappe is a French professional footballer known for his speed and scoring ability.
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Ousmane Dembele is a French professional footballer who plays as a winger.
Pau Cubarsi is a defender for the Spain national football team.
Rodri is the captain of the Spanish national football team.
Unai Simon is the goalkeeper for the Spanish national football team.
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Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the 2026 tournament, while Spain's Rodri lands the Golden Ball as the best player.
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