Kylian Mbappé Joins Eusebio in Rare Football History After Winning World Cup Golden Boot
July 21, 2026
Mbappé Creates Football History With Extraordinary Scoring Achievement
Kylian Mbappé has added another historic achievement to his already legendary career.
After scoring 10 goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and winning the Golden Boot, the French superstar became only the second player in football history to achieve a remarkable scoring treble in the same calendar year:
- FIFA World Cup Golden Boot winner
- Domestic league Golden Boot winner
- UEFA Champions League top scorer
The only player to previously accomplish this feat was Portuguese football legend Eusébio in 1966.
A Historic Year for Mbappé
Mbappé's incredible run began during the 2025–26 club season with Real Madrid.
The French forward dominated Spanish football, scoring 25 goals in La Liga to claim the league's Golden Boot award.
His consistency in front of goal helped Real Madrid's attack remain one of the most dangerous in Europe.
Champions League Top Scorer
Mbappé also delivered outstanding performances in the UEFA Champions League.
During the same season, he scored 15 goals in the competition, finishing as the Champions League's top scorer.
His combination of pace, movement, and clinical finishing made him one of the most difficult attackers for European defenders to contain.
Matching Eusébio's Legendary Record
Before Mbappé, only Eusébio had achieved the same individual scoring milestone.
The Portuguese icon accomplished the feat in 1966, when he won:
- The World Cup Golden Boot during the 1966 FIFA World Cup
- The Portuguese league scoring title
- The European Cup top scorer award
Nearly 60 years later, Mbappé became the second player to join this exclusive list.
Individual Glory Without Team Trophies
Despite his extraordinary individual performances, Mbappé did not win the major team trophies associated with these competitions.
He finished the season as:
- La Liga Golden Boot winner
- Champions League top scorer
- World Cup Golden Boot winner
However, he did not lift the La Liga title, Champions League trophy, or World Cup trophy during this period.
This makes his achievement even more unique — a demonstration of individual brilliance despite missing out on the biggest team honors.
Mbappé's Growing Legacy
At just 27 years old, Mbappé has already built one of the most impressive individual records in modern football.
From winning the World Cup as a teenager in 2018 to becoming one of the few players capable of dominating club and international competitions simultaneously, his career continues to reach historic levels.
By joining Eusébio in this exclusive record, Mbappé has further strengthened his place among football's greatest attacking talents.