Kylian Mbappé has broken Lionel Messi’s all-time World Cup goal record, scoring two goals in France’s third-place match against England at the 2026 World Cup in Miami. This brings his total to 22 goals, surpassing Messi’s previous record of 21. Mbappé currently leads the tournament's scoring chart with nine goals. He previously won the Golden Boot at the 2022 World Cup with eight goals. The Real Madrid forward is also France's all-time leading scorer with 66 goals in 107 appearances. Messi has one final opportunity to respond during Argentina’s final match against Spain.