Kylian Mbappe wins the Golden Boot for scoring eight goals. 

Kylian Mbappe wins the Golden Boot for scoring eight goals. Learn more

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[{"selector":"#anim-a6b83ece-a036-4cdc-b761-1472f24f41b1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(12.514648210040342%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Kylian Mbappe surpassed Messi's seven goals today with a hat trick. With France, Mbappe won his first World Cup at the 2018 tournament in Russia.

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[{"selector":"#anim-d017ad85-a022-40e4-866f-87bfb87ec0d4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(12.514648210040342%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The 23-year-old has scored 12 World Cup goals in 14 matches and is level with Brazil legend Pele in sixth on the all-time list.

[{"selector":"#anim-0498db90-d720-4c96-a5b2-18ef82cedd71 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(12.514648210040342%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] After Vava, who scored in Brazil's victories in 1958 and 1962, Mbappe is the only player to score in back-to-back World Cup finals.

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