Kylian Mbappé has ascended to the top of the list of all-time leading scorers in World Cup history, with 22 goals in 22 matches. This achievement places him ahead of Lionel Messi, who has 21 goals in 33 appearances. The French star boasts an impressive average of one goal per game since his debut in the 2018 tournament. Previous record holder Miroslav Klose now sits in third place with 16 goals, followed by Ronaldo with 15. Other football legends like Gerd Müller and Harry Kane share the fifth position. Despite Mbappé’s new record, Just Fontaine’s 13 goals in a single World Cup tournament in 1958 remains a notable achievement, and Pelé follows with 12 goals.