Move Over, Messi! Kylian Mbappé Breaks All-Time Record For World Cup Goals

Kylian Mbappé overtook Lionel Messi as the World Cup's all-time top scorer with his 22nd goal, scoring twice in France's bronze match vs England.
He now has 22 goals in 22 World Cup games, leads the 2026 Golden Boot race, and set records for most non-penalty goals and for scoring 8+ goals in back-to-back tournaments.
Messi still has a chance to reclaim the records and the Golden Boot in Sunday’s World Cup final (Argentina vs Spain) — a great storyline to watch.