Mbappé sets World Cup record with 22 goals, overtaking Messi

Kylian Mbappé scored twice in France’s 4‑6 loss to England in the third‑place match on 18 July 2026 in Miami, bringing his World Cup tally to 22 goals. This surpasses Lionel Messi’s previous record of 21, making Mbappé the all‑time top scorer in the tournament’s history. The milestone comes in his third World Cup, after 4 goals in 2018, 8 in 2022 and 10 so far in 2026. Mbappé’s achievement cements his status among football’s legends as France finish fourth. The record will be contested in the final, where Messi’s Argentina face Spain.