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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Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named World Cup's best player

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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.

Originally published at BBC Sport

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