France captain Kylian Mbappé says Lionel Messi is likely to reclaim the FIFA World Cup all-time scoring record during Monday’s final against Spain. According to Mbappé’s comments, Messi has moved past the previous record holder on the tournament’s overall scoring charts shortly before the match, hours after overtaking the Argentina captain. Mbappé frames the final as an opportunity for Messi to add further goals and take back the top position in World Cup history. The statements link Messi’s recent rise on the competition’s scoring list with the timing of the championship game, where he could extend his tally against Spain. Other reporting in the provided sources centers on Mbappé’s prediction rather than offering additional match details, team news, or statistical breakdown beyond the claim that Messi has just taken the lead and could reclaim the record by scoring in the final.