Kylian Mbappé’s Consecutive Golden Boots History at FIFA World Cup 2026

20th July 2026, Kathmandu

Discover how France captain Kylian Mbappé made history with 10 goals to win consecutive Golden Boots at the FIFA World Cup 2026, alongside Spain’s Rodri claiming the Golden Ball.

Kylian Mbappé’s Consecutive Golden Boots

France captain Kylian Mbappé etched his name deeper into football immortality at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Scoring a phenomenal 10 goals throughout the tournament, Mbappé claimed the prestigious Golden Boot, becoming the first player in history to win back-to-back Golden Boot awards.

Despite France falling short in the semi-finals against eventual champions Spain, Mbappé’s individual brilliance carried Les Bleus. His scoring prowess, explosive pace, and leadership cemented his status as one of the game’s all-time greats, even as he was also awarded the tournament’s Bronze Ball for his overall performances.

Rodri and Spain Claim the Ultimate Glory

While Mbappé dominated the scoring charts, Spain’s captain Rodri (Rodrigo Hernández Cascante) led “La Roja” to their second World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the final.

For his masterclass in midfield control, leadership, and tactical dominance, Rodri was awarded the Adidas Golden Ball (Player of the Tournament). Having already won Euro 2024 and the 2024 Ballon d’Or, Rodri added another glittering chapter to his career, becoming the second Spanish captain to lift the World Cup after Iker Casillas in 2010.

Tournament Individual Award Winners

Golden Ball: Rodri (Spain)

Advertisement

Silver Ball: Lionel Messi (Argentina)

Bronze Ball: Kylian Mbappé (France)

Golden Boot: Kylian Mbappé (France — 10 Goals)

Golden Glove: Unai Simon (Spain — 7 clean sheets, 600+ minutes without conceding)

Best Young Player: Pau Cubarsi (Spain — 19-year-old Barcelona defender)

For more: Kylian Mbappé’s Consecutive Golden Boots