Kylian Mbappe Sets World Cup Scoring Record with 22 Goals

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Kylian Mbappe Sets World Cup Scoring Record with 22 Goals

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Kylian Mbappe Sets World Cup Scoring Record with 22 Goals

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Kylian Mbappe becomes the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 22 goals.
He scored twice in the third-place match against England, ending in a 6-4 loss.
Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race with 10 goals this tournament.

Kylian Mbappe of France became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 22 goals when he netted two in the thrilling third-place match against England, which ended 6-4 in favor of the English side. This achievement allowed him to leapfrog Argentina's Lionel Messi, who previously held the record with 21 goals, and is set to play in the final against Spain, according to Reuters and Al Jazeera.

During the match, Mbappe's scoring effort included crucial goals that helped his side recover to a 4-3 deficit in the second half. However, despite his double, he could not secure a win for France, reported Channel News Asia and Channel News Asia.

Mbappe led the Golden Boot standings with 10 goals in the tournament, significantly contributing to his legacy as one of the premier strikers in soccer. Reflecting on his journey, he expressed a mix of pride and disappointment, stating, "I would have preferred not to be the all-time top scorer and to be playing tomorrow's match," emphasizing his desire for team success over individual accolades, according to Reuters and Al Jazeera.