Mbappé becomes the first two-time Golden Boot winner after Messi is blanked in the World Cup final

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View in Browser Mbappé becomes the first two-time Golden Boot winner after Messi is blanked in the World Cup final July 19, 2026 Kylian Mbappé is now the owner of World Cup Golden Boots. Spain then won all the individual player awards, denying Lionel Messi not only a second World Cup title but also more personal hardware. Read more Want more from AP News? Sign up for Morning Wire and Afternoon Wire for a rundown of the top stories of the day. ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.