Kylian Mbappe breaks all-time World Cup scoring record with 22nd goal

What the report says

Al Jazeera reported that Kylian Mbappe scored twice for France in the World Cup bronze-medal match against England in Miami on Saturday, taking his career World Cup total to 22 goals and, according to the report, breaking the competition’s all-time scoring record. The 27-year-old France captain first scored in the 48th minute, drawing level with Lionel Messi on 21, then added another in the 66th minute to move ahead.

The goals came in a dramatic 6-4 defeat for France, with England securing third place at the tournament. Al Jazeera said France, the 2018 champions, trailed 4-0 at halftime before Mbappe led a second-half response. Bradley Barcola scored shortly after Mbappe’s first goal, and Ousmane Dembele later added France’s fourth, his sixth goal of the tournament.

England’s victory was driven in part by Bukayo Saka, who was credited with a hat-trick. Jude Bellingham also scored, reaching seven goals for the tournament and becoming England’s leading scorer at this World Cup, according to the article.

The result matters beyond the bronze medal because it affects the Golden Boot race. Al Jazeera reported that Mbappe moved to 10 goals at the tournament, putting him in position to retain the award. Messi, described by the outlet as likely appearing in his final World Cup at age 39, was set to have one more chance to overtake him when Argentina faced Spain in Sunday’s final.