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Kylian Mbappé surpasses Lionel Messi as all-time World Cup top scorer

Kylian Mbappé has made football history by reaching 22 career World Cup goals, officially overtaking Lionel Messi's record of 21. The French star achieved the milestone with a brace during the tournament's third-place playoff against England.

Sports ·19 Jul 2026, 03:01 ·Diego Fuentes 4 min read