The Hindu·2 min read·medium
Kylian Mbappe passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals
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Kylian Mbappé surpassed Lionel Messi to become the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history, reaching 22 career goals during the 2026 third-place match. Despite his record-breaking performance, France fell to England in a high-scoring 6-4 defeat.
Kylian Mbappe moved past Lionel Messi for the career World Cup scoring record on Saturday (July 18, 2026), scoring twice for France in the third-place match against England to reach 22 goals.
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