Kylian Mbappé surpasses Lionel Messi's all-time World Cup goal-scoring record
Kylian Mbappé has surpassed Lionel Messi to become the all-time leading goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history.
The brief
Kylian Mbappé reached a career total of 22 goals in the FIFA World Cup, establishing a new record. This milestone was achieved during the tournament's third-place match.
Coverage from AP News, Reuters, ESPN, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, CBS News, and Yahoo Sports confirms the new record holder. Some reports note the achievement alongside discussions regarding the potential for a Golden Boot award.
Observers are tracking the official certification of these statistics by FIFA and potential reactions to the record. Coverage does not yet specify the long-term impact on tournament scoring rankings.
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Sources (10)
- Kylian Mbappé becomes all-time leading World Cup goal scorer of all time after wild loss to England Yahoo Sports · 48d ago
- FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Mbappé tops Messi with 22; Olise breaks Pelé's record with 7; Bellingham's 7 most-ever for England espn.in · 49d ago
- Kylian Mbappé passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals AP News · 49d ago
- Does Kylian Mbappe’s historic World Cup goal record and possible Golden Boot deserves a massive asterisk? CBS Sports · 49d ago
- Who has most goals in World Cup history? Kylian Mbappé passes Lionel Messi with 2 goals in third-place game Yahoo Sports · 49d ago
- France's Mbappe becomes World Cup's all-time top scorer Reuters · 49d ago
- MBAPPÉ BECOMES THE ALL-TIME FIFA WORLD CUP LEADER IN GOALS SCORED 🇫🇷 HE SCORES HIS 22ND GOAL TO TAKE THE LEAD OVER MESSI FOX Sports · 49d ago
- Kylian Mbappé surpasses Lionel Messi's all-time World Cup goal-scoring record ESPN · 49d ago
- Kylian Mbappé passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals at 3rd place match CBS News · 49d ago
- Move Over, Messi! Kylian Mbappé Breaks All-Time Record For World Cup Goals FOX Sports · 49d ago
Quick answers
How many goals did Kylian Mbappé score to break the record?
Kylian Mbappé reached a career total of 22 goals in the World Cup.
Whose record did Kylian Mbappé surpass?
He surpassed the all-time World Cup goal-scoring record previously held by Lionel Messi.
During which match did this occur?
The record was set during the tournament's third-place game.
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