Kylian Mbappé passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals
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July 18, 2026
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Kylian Mbappé moved past Lionel Messi for the career World Cup scoring record on Saturday, scoring twice for France in the third-place match against England to reach 22 goals.
Mbappé has 10 goals in this World Cup, two more than Messi in the race for the Golden Boot, which is awarded to the tournament’s top scorer.
France trailed England 4-0 when Mbappé flicked a shot past goalkeeper Dean Henderson in the 48th minute.
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