Kylian Mbappe, the French striker, has made history by becoming the all-time top scorer in FIFA World Cup history with 22 goals.This achievement came after he scored twice in France's 6-4 defeat against England in the third-place match during the 2026 tournament.Mbappe surpassed Argentina's Lionel Messi, who previously held the record with 21 goals.The 27-year-old forward finished the tournament as Golden Boot winner with 10 goals, two ahead of Messi.Mbappe's performance spanned 22 appearances, including four goals in 2018 and eight in 2022.He expressed humility about the milestone, stating that his focus remains on helping his team win rather than personal accolades.

The victory solidifies Mbappe's legacy as one of football's greatest players, while Messi prepares for his final World Cup match against Spain.This milestone highlights the intense competition between the two legends and underscores Mbappe's dominance in international football.