World Cup 2026: France's Mbappé becomes all-time tournament goalscorer
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Kylian Mbappé became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history by scoring a brace in the third-place playoff against England, bringing his total to 22 goals. He surpassed Lionel Messi's previous record of 21 goals. This achievement cements Mbappé's legacy as one of football's greatest tournament performers.
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Kylian Mbappé scored two goals in the third-place playoff against England
Lionel Messi previously held the record for most World Cup goals.
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Mbappé scored two goals in the third-place playoff against England.
France 24- Kylian Mbappé scored two goals in the third-place playoff against England
- He now has 22 World Cup goals, surpassing Messi's 21
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Loaded language removedKylian Mbappé became the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer with 22 goals after his two goals in France's third-place playoff against England. The French player surpassed Lionel Messi's previous record of 21 goals.
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Mbappé scored two goals in the third-place playoff against England.
France 24Mbappé surpassed Lionel Messi's previous record of 21 World Cup goals.
France 24The match was a third-place playoff at the World Cup.
France 24Lionel Messi previously held the record for most World Cup goals.
France 24Kylian Mbappé became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history with 22 goals.
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