France’s Mbappe becomes World Cup’s all-time top scorer

Summary

France striker Kylian Mbappe became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 22 goals after scoring twice in the third-place game against England.

Key Points
  • Kylian Mbappe became the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer with 22 goals.
  • Mbappe scored twice in France's 6-4 defeat by England in the third-place game.
  • He surpassed Lionel Messi's previous record of 21 World Cup goals.
  • Mbappe finished the tournament with 10 goals, leading the Golden Boot standings.
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