Multiple reports say Kylian Mbappé becomes the World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer, passing Lionel Messi. The change in the record is linked to a match in which the team faced England and recorded a brace, with Mbappé credited with the goal that moves him above Messi at the top of the tournament scoring list. The accounts also frame the achievement within the wider context of ongoing end-of-competition races. They note Mbappé is involved in a contest for the Golden Boot and is competing with Messi, as well as referencing the broader title race for France. One outlet also highlights the timing of the record in relation to Mbappé’s opportunity to maintain or reclaim individual honours ahead of the tournament’s conclusion, describing it as a late-stage push to secure the crown.
Overall, the sources agree on the central point: Mbappé overtakes Messi for World Cup all-time scoring while the tournament remains within reach for further individual and team outcomes.
