France captain Kylian Mbappé has become the highest goalscorer in the history of the FIFA World Cup after taking his tally to 22 goals.
The landmark achievement came during France’s 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place match against England, where Mbappé scored twice to move past the previous all-time record and write his name into the history books.
The goals also strengthened his position in the race for the tournament’s Golden Boot. Mbappé now leads the scoring chart with 10 goals, opening a two-goal advantage over his closest challenger, Lionel Messi.
France produced a spirited second-half comeback after trailing 4-0, with Mbappé leading the fightback. His goals, along with strikes from Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembélé, reduced the deficit, but England eventually secured a 6-4 victory to claim the bronze medal.
In addition to becoming the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer, Mbappé also finished the tournament with 14 goal contributions, setting a new record for the most goal involvements by a player in a single FIFA World Cup.
The latest milestone further cements Mbappé’s place among football’s greatest players and adds another remarkable chapter to his already outstanding World Cup career.
