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Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history on July 18, 2026, during the third-place playoff against England. The French striker reached a remarkable total of 22 World Cup goals, surpassing Lionel Messi's previous record of 21 goals. Mbappe also finished the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the tournament's top scorer with 10 goals, leading the Golden Boot standings. He achieved the historic milestone in just 22 World Cup appearances, having scored four goals in 2018, eight in 2022, and ten in 2026. At only 27 years of age, he is expected to have further opportunities to extend his record in future World Cups.