Kylian Mbappé passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals
Mbappé added a brace and an assist, giving him 22 World Cup goals and a two-goal lead in the Golden Boot race, FIFA said.
- On Saturday, Kylian Mbappé, France forward, surpassed Lionel Messi's career World Cup record by scoring twice in France's 6-4 loss to England, reaching 22 total goals in Miami Gardens, Florida.
- England established a 4-0 halftime lead through goals from Declan Rice, England midfielder, and Ezri Konsa, England defender, securing the team's best World Cup finish since winning the title in 1966.
- With 10 tournament goals, Mbappé leads the Golden Boot race, sitting two ahead of Messi, the Argentina forward, positioning him as the favorite for the award.
- Bukayo Saka, England forward, completed a hat trick with goals in the 37th minute, stoppage time, and an 87th-minute penalty, while Jude Bellingham sealed the 6-4 result with a late goal.
- Messi will lead Argentina against Spain in the World Cup Final on Sunday, while Mbappé's 10-goal performance ties him with Gerd Müller's 1970 tally for third on the single-tournament scoring list.
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