Kylian Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Boot after hat-trick

KATHMANDU: France’s Kylian Mbappe has won the Golden Boot at the FIFA World Cup.

Mbappe won the Golden Boot after scoring eight goals in seven World Cup games.

Despite scoring a hat-trick in the final match, France lost 4-2 on penalties to Argentina.

Mbappe is the first player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final since 1966.

Mbappe has 12 goals in two World Cup appearances.

Lionel Messi of Argentina, who is vying for the Golden Boot, scored seven goals.

Messi scored two goals in the championship game.