{"id":2060640,"date":"2026-07-20T13:10:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T10:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2060640"},"modified":"2026-07-20T13:10:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T10:10:31","slug":"kylian-mbappe-wins-2026-fifa-world-cup-golden-boot-over-lionel-messi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2060640","title":{"rendered":"Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 Wins 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot Over Lionel Messi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F19%2Fkylian-mbappe-wins-2026-fifa-world-cup-golden-boot-over-lionel-messi-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Sports\n                       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Mbappu00e9 Wins 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot Over Lionel Messi france&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:1400,&quot;height&quot;:933,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Buda Mendes\/Getty Images&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;creditKey&quot;:&quot;general&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;annotations&quot;:null,&quot;shop&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;label&quot;:&quot;&quot;}}]\" role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n                                                                                                        <source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F19%2Fkylian-mbappe-wins-2026-fifa-world-cup-golden-boot-over-lionel-messi-001.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" 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The 27-year-old forward secured his second consecutive scoring title by finishing with 10 goals, edging out rival Lionel Messi.<\/p>\n<p>Mbapp\u00e9 solidified his lead by netting two goals during France\u2019s 6-4 third-place playoff against England, bringing his total to 10 goals alongside four assists. The performance cemented Mbapp\u00e9 as the first player in football history to win back-to-back Golden Boots, while simultaneously elevating his career tournament total to 22 goals to make him the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.<\/p>\n<p>Messi entered the championship match against Spain with eight goals, needing a multi-goal performance to challenge for the scoring crown. However, miserly Spanish defending kept the 39-year-old captain goalless throughout 120 minutes as Argentina fell 1-0 in extra time. With both players tied on four assists, Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s two-goal cushion secured his top position on the final leaderboard.\n<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially concluded on July 19, 2026, with Spain crowned champions and Mbapp\u00e9 receiving his second Golden Boot trophy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6757986\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>EA SPORTS FC 27 Recruits Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 and Jude Bellingham for Cover Honors\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6757340\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>6 Blokecore Collaborations We Loved During the 2026 FIFA World Cup\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6757012\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Populous Unveils the World&#8217;s Largest Football Stadium for the 2030 World Cup\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"city-related-posts-wrapper\" id=\"post-body-city-related-post\">\n<h3>\n        Find out more for France<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<div class=\"swiper-container\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div id=\"city-related-post-1\">\n<div id=\"post-6750094\" class=\"post-box-container city-box \" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/7\/another-5-million-usd-jewelry-heist-hits-france-musee-lalique\" data-title=\"Another $5 Million USD Jewelry Heist Hits France, This Time at the Mus\u00e9e Lalique\" data-post-box data-layer-item-id=\"6750094\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\">\n<div class=\"post-box-image-container fixed-ratio-3-2\"><source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F07%2Fanother-5-million-usd-jewelry-heist-hits-france-musee-lalique-000.jpg?fit=max&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;w=375&amp;h=250 1x, https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F07%2Fanother-5-million-usd-jewelry-heist-hits-france-musee-lalique-000.jpg?fit=max&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;w=500&amp;h=333 2x\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-box-content-container\">\n<div class=\"post-box-content-title\">\n<h2><span>Another $5 Million USD Jewelry Heist Hits France, This Time at the Mus\u00e9e Lalique<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-box-content-excerpt\">\n                                Thieves targeted 27 archival pieces constructed from intricate crystal and semi-precious stones.\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div id=\"city-related-post-2\">\n<div id=\"post-6644535\" class=\"post-box-container city-box \" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2025\/12\/naruto-konoha-land-parc-spirou-provence-theme-park-monteux-france-opening-2026-announcement\" data-title=\"Europe\u2019s First &apos;Naruto&apos; Theme Park \u201cKonoha Land\u201d Set to Open in 2026\" data-post-box data-layer-item-id=\"6644535\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\">\n<div class=\"post-box-image-container fixed-ratio-3-2\"><source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2025%2F12%2F21%2Fnaruto-konoha-land-theme-park-france-parc-spirou-opening-2026-announcement-000.jpg?fit=max&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;w=375&amp;h=250 1x, https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2025%2F12%2F21%2Fnaruto-konoha-land-theme-park-france-parc-spirou-opening-2026-announcement-000.jpg?fit=max&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;w=500&amp;h=333 2x\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-box-content-container\">\n<div class=\"post-box-content-title\">\n<h2><span>Europe\u2019s First &#8216;Naruto&#8217; Theme Park \u201cKonoha Land\u201d Set to Open in 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-box-content-excerpt\">\n                                Located within Parc Spirou Provence in Monteux, France.\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>    Looking for more suggestions for France?<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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The 27-year-old forward secured his second consecutive scoring title by finishing with 10 goals, edging out rival Lionel Messi.<\/p>\n<p>Mbapp\u00e9 solidified his lead by netting two goals during France\u2019s 6-4 third-place playoff against England, bringing his total to 10 goals alongside four assists. The performance cemented Mbapp\u00e9 as the first player in football history to win back-to-back Golden Boots, while simultaneously elevating his career tournament total to 22 goals to make him the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.<\/p>\n<p>Messi entered the championship match against Spain with eight goals, needing a multi-goal performance to challenge for the scoring crown. However, miserly Spanish defending kept the 39-year-old captain goalless throughout 120 minutes as Argentina fell 1-0 in extra time. With both players tied on four assists, Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s two-goal cushion secured his top position on the final leaderboard.\n<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially concluded on July 19, 2026, with Spain crowned champions and Mbapp\u00e9 receiving his second Golden Boot trophy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6757986\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>EA SPORTS FC 27 Recruits Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 and Jude Bellingham for Cover Honors\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6757340\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>6 Blokecore Collaborations We Loved During the 2026 FIFA World Cup\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6757012\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Populous Unveils the World&#8217;s Largest Football Stadium for the 2030 World Cup\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"city-related-posts-wrapper\" id=\"post-body-city-related-post\">\n<h3>\n        Find out more for France<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<div class=\"swiper-container\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div id=\"city-related-post-1\">\n<div id=\"post-6750094\" class=\"post-box-container city-box \" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/7\/another-5-million-usd-jewelry-heist-hits-france-musee-lalique\" data-title=\"Another $5 Million USD Jewelry Heist Hits France, This Time at the Mus\u00e9e Lalique\" data-post-box data-layer-item-id=\"6750094\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\">\n<div class=\"post-box-image-container fixed-ratio-3-2\"><source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F07%2Fanother-5-million-usd-jewelry-heist-hits-france-musee-lalique-000.jpg?fit=max&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;w=375&amp;h=250 1x, https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F07%2Fanother-5-million-usd-jewelry-heist-hits-france-musee-lalique-000.jpg?fit=max&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;w=500&amp;h=333 2x\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-box-content-container\">\n<div class=\"post-box-content-title\">\n<h2><span>Another $5 Million USD Jewelry Heist Hits France, This Time at the Mus\u00e9e Lalique<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-box-content-excerpt\">\n                                Thieves targeted 27 archival pieces constructed from intricate crystal and semi-precious stones.\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div id=\"city-related-post-2\">\n<div id=\"post-6644535\" class=\"post-box-container city-box \" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2025\/12\/naruto-konoha-land-parc-spirou-provence-theme-park-monteux-france-opening-2026-announcement\" data-title=\"Europe\u2019s First &apos;Naruto&apos; Theme Park \u201cKonoha Land\u201d Set to Open in 2026\" data-post-box data-layer-item-id=\"6644535\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\">\n<div class=\"post-box-image-container fixed-ratio-3-2\"><source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2025%2F12%2F21%2Fnaruto-konoha-land-theme-park-france-parc-spirou-opening-2026-announcement-000.jpg?fit=max&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;w=375&amp;h=250 1x, https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2025%2F12%2F21%2Fnaruto-konoha-land-theme-park-france-parc-spirou-opening-2026-announcement-000.jpg?fit=max&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;w=500&amp;h=333 2x\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-box-content-container\">\n<div class=\"post-box-content-title\">\n<h2><span>Europe\u2019s First &#8216;Naruto&#8217; Theme Park \u201cKonoha Land\u201d Set to Open in 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-box-content-excerpt\">\n                                Located within Parc Spirou Provence in Monteux, France.\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>    Looking for more suggestions for France?<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    France2026 FIFA World CupKylian Mbapp\u00e9\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"post__body__author_info\">\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F06%2F05%2Fjoyce-300.jpg?w=100&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Joyce Li\" class=\"post__body__author_info__avatar\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__body\">\n<p>                    Joyce Li<\/p>\n<p>                                    <span class=\"post__body__author_info__title\">Editor<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__bio_wrapper\">\n<p class=\"post__body__author_info__bio\">For over half a decade, Joyce Li has served as an Editor on Hypebeast&#8217;s global team, leveraging profound industry insights to capture the zeitgeist. Through her editorial lens, she anticipates emerging trends while dedicating her platform to spotlighting those making the greatest impact on culture today. A storyteller first and foremost, she examines the cross-pollination of fashion, footwear, art, music, and sports. This intersectional approach has led to compelling interviews with industry-defining figures like LeBron James, Pharrell Williams, Tom Brady, NIGO, A$AP Rocky, KAWS, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Sports\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>Jul 20, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             935<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div 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d-lg-block\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"post-body-article\">\n<div class=\"post-gallery-container small inner-media\">\n<div class=\"gallery-container post-gallery-contain\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 Wins 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot Over Lionel Messi\">\n<div class=\"hb-gallery before-booted full-screen-enabled only-one-cell \" 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Mbappu00e9 Wins 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot Over Lionel Messi france&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:1400,&quot;height&quot;:933,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Buda Mendes\/Getty Images&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;creditKey&quot;:&quot;general&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;annotations&quot;:null,&quot;shop&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;label&quot;:&quot;&quot;}}]\" role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n                                                                                                        <source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F19%2Fkylian-mbappe-wins-2026-fifa-world-cup-golden-boot-over-lionel-messi-001.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" 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class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<section class=\"post-summary\" aria-labelledby=\"post-summary-heading\">\n<header class=\"post-summary__header\">\n<h2 id=\"post-summary-heading\" class=\"post-summary__title\">Summary<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post-summary__body\">\n<p>Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 won his second consecutive FIFA World Cup Golden Boot by finishing the 2026 tournament with 10 goals<\/p>\n<p>Lionel Messi finished second in the scoring race with eight goals after going goalless in Argentina&#8217;s final loss to Spain<\/p>\n<p>The French forward also established a new tournament record by reaching 22 all-time career World Cup goals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>FIFA has officially awarded the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot to French superstar Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 following the conclusion of the tournament. The 27-year-old forward secured his second consecutive scoring title by finishing with 10 goals, edging out rival Lionel Messi.<\/p>\n<p>Mbapp\u00e9 solidified his lead by netting two goals during France\u2019s 6-4 third-place playoff against England, bringing his total to 10 goals alongside four assists. The performance cemented Mbapp\u00e9 as the first player in football history to win back-to-back Golden Boots, while simultaneously elevating his career tournament total to 22 goals to make him the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.<\/p>\n<p>Messi entered the championship match against Spain with eight goals, needing a multi-goal performance to challenge for the scoring crown. However, miserly Spanish defending kept the 39-year-old captain goalless throughout 120 minutes as Argentina fell 1-0 in extra time. With both players tied on four assists, Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s two-goal cushion secured his top position on the final leaderboard.\n<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially concluded on July 19, 2026, with Spain crowned champions and Mbapp\u00e9 receiving his second Golden Boot trophy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6757986\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>EA SPORTS FC 27 Recruits Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 and Jude Bellingham for Cover Honors\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6757340\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>6 Blokecore Collaborations We Loved During the 2026 FIFA World Cup\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6757012\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Populous Unveils the World&#8217;s Largest Football Stadium for the 2030 World Cup\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"city-related-posts-wrapper\" id=\"post-body-city-related-post\">\n<h3>\n        Find out more for France<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<div class=\"swiper-container\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div id=\"city-related-post-1\">\n<div id=\"post-6750094\" class=\"post-box-container city-box \" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/7\/another-5-million-usd-jewelry-heist-hits-france-musee-lalique\" data-title=\"Another $5 Million USD Jewelry Heist Hits France, This Time at the Mus\u00e9e Lalique\" data-post-box data-layer-item-id=\"6750094\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\">\n<div class=\"post-box-image-container fixed-ratio-3-2\"><source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F07%2Fanother-5-million-usd-jewelry-heist-hits-france-musee-lalique-000.jpg?fit=max&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;w=375&amp;h=250 1x, https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F07%2Fanother-5-million-usd-jewelry-heist-hits-france-musee-lalique-000.jpg?fit=max&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;w=500&amp;h=333 2x\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-box-content-container\">\n<div class=\"post-box-content-title\">\n<h2><span>Another $5 Million USD Jewelry Heist Hits France, This Time at the Mus\u00e9e Lalique<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-box-content-excerpt\">\n                                Thieves targeted 27 archival pieces constructed from intricate crystal and semi-precious stones.\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div id=\"city-related-post-2\">\n<div id=\"post-6644535\" class=\"post-box-container city-box \" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2025\/12\/naruto-konoha-land-parc-spirou-provence-theme-park-monteux-france-opening-2026-announcement\" data-title=\"Europe\u2019s First &apos;Naruto&apos; Theme Park \u201cKonoha Land\u201d Set to Open in 2026\" data-post-box data-layer-item-id=\"6644535\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\">\n<div class=\"post-box-image-container fixed-ratio-3-2\"><source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2025%2F12%2F21%2Fnaruto-konoha-land-theme-park-france-parc-spirou-opening-2026-announcement-000.jpg?fit=max&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;w=375&amp;h=250 1x, https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2025%2F12%2F21%2Fnaruto-konoha-land-theme-park-france-parc-spirou-opening-2026-announcement-000.jpg?fit=max&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;w=500&amp;h=333 2x\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-box-content-container\">\n<div class=\"post-box-content-title\">\n<h2><span>Europe\u2019s First &#8216;Naruto&#8217; Theme Park \u201cKonoha Land\u201d Set to Open in 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-box-content-excerpt\">\n                                Located within Parc Spirou Provence in Monteux, France.\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>    Looking for more suggestions for France?<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    France2026 FIFA World CupKylian Mbapp\u00e9\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"post__body__author_info\">\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F06%2F05%2Fjoyce-300.jpg?w=100&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Joyce Li\" class=\"post__body__author_info__avatar\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__body\">\n<p>                    Joyce Li<\/p>\n<p>                                    <span class=\"post__body__author_info__title\">Editor<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__bio_wrapper\">\n<p class=\"post__body__author_info__bio\">For over half a decade, Joyce Li has served as an Editor on Hypebeast&#8217;s global team, leveraging profound industry insights to capture the zeitgeist. Through her editorial lens, she anticipates emerging trends while dedicating her platform to spotlighting those making the greatest impact on culture today. A storyteller first and foremost, she examines the cross-pollination of fashion, footwear, art, music, and sports. This intersectional approach has led to compelling interviews with industry-defining figures like LeBron James, Pharrell Williams, Tom Brady, NIGO, A$AP Rocky, KAWS, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Jul 20, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             935<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Jul 20, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Jul 20, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             935<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<section class=\"post-summary\" aria-labelledby=\"post-summary-heading\">\n<header class=\"post-summary__header\">\n<h2 id=\"post-summary-heading\" class=\"post-summary__title\">Summary<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post-summary__body\">\n<p>Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 won his second consecutive FIFA World Cup Golden Boot by finishing the 2026 tournament with 10 goals<\/p>\n<p>Lionel Messi finished second in the scoring race with eight goals after going goalless in Argentina&#8217;s final loss to Spain<\/p>\n<p>The French forward also established a new tournament record by reaching 22 all-time career World Cup goals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>FIFA has officially awarded the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot to French superstar Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 following the conclusion of the tournament. The 27-year-old forward secured his second consecutive scoring title by finishing with 10 goals, edging out rival Lionel Messi.<\/p>\n<p>Mbapp\u00e9 solidified his lead by netting two goals during France\u2019s 6-4 third-place playoff against England, bringing his total to 10 goals alongside four assists. The performance cemented Mbapp\u00e9 as the first player in football history to win back-to-back Golden Boots, while simultaneously elevating his career tournament total to 22 goals to make him the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.<\/p>\n<p>Messi entered the championship match against Spain with eight goals, needing a multi-goal performance to challenge for the scoring crown. However, miserly Spanish defending kept the 39-year-old captain goalless throughout 120 minutes as Argentina fell 1-0 in extra time. With both players tied on four assists, Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s two-goal cushion secured his top position on the final leaderboard.\n<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially concluded on July 19, 2026, with Spain crowned champions and Mbapp\u00e9 receiving his second Golden Boot trophy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    France2026 FIFA World CupKylian Mbapp\u00e9\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/7\/kylian-mbappe-wins-2026-fifa-world-cup-golden-boot-over-lionel-messi&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F19%2Fkylian-mbappe-wins-2026-fifa-world-cup-golden-boot-over-lionel-messi-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Sports Jul 20, 2026 935 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Joyce Li Share this article Buda Mendes\/Getty Images Sports Jul 20, 2026 935 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 won his second consecutive FIFA World Cup Golden Boot by finishing the 2026 tournament with 10 goals Lionel Messi finished second [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-2060640","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2060640","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2060640"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2060640\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2060640"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2060640"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2060640"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}