Mbappé Becomes All-Time World Cup Goalscorer with 22 Goals

Kylian Mbappé, the captain of the French national team, made history during the 2026 FIFA World Cup by becoming the tournament's greatest goalscorer, surpassing Lionel Messi's tally of 21 goals with a total of 22 career World Cup goals. Although France narrowly missed the podium, losing 6-4 to England in the third-place playoff, Mbappé's remarkable individual performance ensured his name is etched in the history books.

He finished the tournament as the top scorer, claiming the Golden Boot with 10 goals, making him the first player since Gerd Müller in 1970 to reach double figures in a single World Cup. Mbappé's journey began in the 2018 tournament, where he scored four goals to help France win their second World Cup.

His achievements further solidify his reputation as one of football's finest players, having eclipsed legendary figures such as Miroslav Klose, Ronaldo Nazário, Gerd Müller, and Just Fontaine in World Cup goalscoring.