You might have caught the thrilling conclusion to the 2026 World Cup, where France's Les Bleus narrowly lost 6-4 to England in the third-place match. But what's just as exciting is the fact that Kylian Mbappé has become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Lionel Messi with 22 goals.

Mbappé's hat-trick in the third-place match secured a record 22 World Cup goals in just 22 appearances. This achievement eclipses Messi's tally of 21 goals in 34 matches across six editions of the tournament. Mbappé's record-breaking performance also catapulted him past former Germany striker Miroslav Klose, who held the record with 16 goals for over a decade.

Kylian Mbappé, France's 22-year-old captain, has been a force to be reckoned with on the football pitch. The 22-year-old forward has been playing for Paris Saint-Germain in the French Ligue 1 since 2018 and has been a key player for Les Bleus in major international tournaments.

Former Germany striker and World Cup winner Miroslav Klose, who previously held the record, was left in Klose's shadow. Klose, who scored 16 goals in 24 World Cup matches, was a dominant force in the 2006 World Cup, where he scored a record five goals, including four in a single match against Saudi Arabia.

Mbappé's record-breaking performance is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport. The young forward has been praised for his exceptional speed, skill, and goal-scoring ability, which has made him a fan favorite around the world.

The FIFA World Cup has been a platform for some of the world's greatest footballers to showcase their skills. From Pelé to Messi, the World Cup has been a stage for legendary players to make history. Mbappé's achievement is just the latest in a long line of remarkable performances from the world's top footballers.

As the football world continues to celebrate Mbappé's record-breaking performance, the question on everyone's mind is: what's next for the young French forward? Will he go on to break more records, or will another player rise to challenge him? Only time will tell.

Key Facts

  • Kylian Mbappé has become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 22 goals.
  • Mbappé achieved this feat in just 22 World Cup appearances.
  • Mbappé surpassed Lionel Messi's tally of 21 goals in 34 matches across six editions of the tournament.
  • Mbappé's record-breaking performance catapulted him past former Germany striker Miroslav Klose, who held the record with 16 goals for over a decade.
  • Mbappé has been playing for Paris Saint-Germain in the French Ligue 1 since 2018 and has been a key player for Les Bleus in major international tournaments.