Bangkok: Kylian Mbapp©, captain of the French national team, has surpassed Lionel Messi to become the all-time leading scorer of the World Cup with 22 goals.
According to Thai News Agency, Mbapp© scored two goals in the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff against England, which France ultimately lost 4-6. This achievement brought Mbapp©'s total for the 2026 World Cup to 10, placing him at the top of the tournament's scoring charts and surpassing Messi's previous record of 8 goals.
Additionally, the 27-year-old has become the new all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, with a total of 22 goals in 22 matches, surpassing Messi's 21 goals.