MIAMI: France forward Kylian Mbappe etched his name into football history on Sunday by becoming the FIFA World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer.
The French superstar reached the landmark during France’s third-place playoff against England at the FIFA World Cup 2026, scoring twice to take his overall World Cup tally to 22 goals the highest in the tournament’s history.
Despite being unable to claim the third spot against their rivals, Mbappe’s brace was instrumental in helping the side put up a strong second half comeback and earn him more respect as one of the most brilliant players in World Cup history.
This record-breaking performance has allowed him to outshine the Argentina captain Lionel Messi who stands second on the all-time World Cup scorers chart with 21 goals. Messi now needs one more goal to equalize the French player and two more goals to surpass him.
Furthermore, Mbappe’s brace this time also made his total tally of goals in the 2026 World Cup stand at 10 goals, making him one of the top scorers in the competition.
This milestone has been achieved just before the upcoming final game in which football lovers from across the globe would be looking forward to the clash between Argentina and Spain. This match will mark a very special moment as it will be the first time in World Cup history that the current champions from South America and Europe will go head-to-head for the coveted title.
