France captain Kylian Mbappé has made football history by becoming the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history. During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, he scored his 22nd World Cup goal, breaking Lionel Messi’s previous record of 21 goals.
Mbappé had been chasing the record throughout the tournament. With every match, he moved closer to Messi’s total by scoring important goals for France. At different stages of the competition, he matched the record and then went past it. Finally, he reached 22 goals, making him the new all-time top scorer in World Cup history.
This has been one of the best World Cup performances by any player. Mbappé has shown great speed, skill, and finishing ability throughout the tournament. His goals have helped France win crucial matches and continue their journey in the competition. Fans and football experts have praised his outstanding displays, calling this one of the greatest individual World Cup campaigns ever.
By setting this new record, Mbappé has moved ahead of some of the biggest names in football history. He is now above legendary players such as Lionel Messi, Pelé, and Miroslav Klose, who were all famous for their incredible achievements on the World Cup stage.
This milestone is another major achievement in Mbappé’s already successful career. Despite still being in the prime of his career, he has continued to break records and inspire football fans around the world. His latest accomplishment further strengthens his reputation as one of the greatest World Cup players of all time. As France continue their campaign, supporters will hope Mbappé can score even more goals and lead his team to another memorable World Cup success.
