Mbappé eclipses Messi as World Cup all‑time scorer amid France comeback

Kylian Mbappé has become the World Cup’s all‑time top scorer with 22 goals, overtaking Lionel Messi’s previous record of 21, after netting a brace in France’s third‑place match against England. His two goals helped France claw back to 4‑3 before England ultimately won 6‑4, and Messi is set to feature in the final against Spain on Sunday. The French attacker’s 22 World Cup goals now make him the tournament’s WK‑topscorer, surpassing Lionel Messi’s 21 WK‑goals and cementing his place in World Cup history. In the night of Saturday to Sunday, Mbappé scored twice against England, pulling the Fransen side level at 4‑3, though the match finished 6‑4 in England’s favour.

Mbappé eclipses Messi to become World Cup’s all‑time scoring leader

Lionel Messi, who currently has eight WK‑goals, will play the final on Sunday against Spain, keeping his own scoring tally in the competition alive. "Messi gaat (zondag red.) scoren, dat is zeker," Mbappé said, adding, "I would have preferred not to be the all‑time top scorer if I could have played the final tomorrow. It is nice for my legacy, but today it is not the first thing on my mind."

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Mbappé now leads the tournament with ten goals, while Messi trails with eight, highlighting the scoring duel between the two stars. The French campaign continues to generate headlines as the new WK‑topscorer looks ahead to future challenges.