Kylian Mbappé has become the all-time top scorer in FIFA World Cup history, reaching 22 goals and surpassing Lionel Messi during the third-place playoff match of the 2022 World Cup against England. The French forward scored two crucial goals in the second half, which not only solidified his lead in the race for the Golden Boot but also secured him a prominent place in the tournament's record books.
The historic moment came after France was trailing 4-0 at halftime, but Mbappé showcased his efficiency by scoring just two minutes into the second half. Dayot Upamecano accurately passed the ball to him inside the box, allowing him to calmly shoot into the bottom right corner of the English net. With these two goals, Mbappé now totals 10 goals in this edition of the World Cup and 22 throughout his career in finals, surpassing the previous record held by Messi, who had 21.
Mbappé, the captain of the French national team, had already shone in the 2018 World Cup, where he scored four goals, contributing to France's title victory. In 2022, he netted eight times, helping the team reach the final, where they were defeated by Argentina. In this edition, the forward scored in six of the eight matches played by France and was directly involved in goals in seven games, either by scoring or assisting.
The previous record belonged to Lionel Messi, who surpassed Miroslav Klose, the former all-time World Cup top scorer with 16 goals, during the group stage of this World Cup by scoring two goals against Austria. Mbappé, on his part, surpassed Klose in the knockout stage, with a goal in the 3-0 victory against Sweden. Messi will now have the opportunity to reclaim the lead in the all-time top scorers' list in the World Cup final, where Argentina faces Spain.
The milestone achieved by Mbappé reinforces his position as one of the greatest players of his generation and in world football. The French forward demonstrates an impressive finishing ability and remarkable consistency in major competitions, further elevating expectations for his sporting future and for the next edition of the World Cup, where he could continue to write his story.
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