Historic record! Mbappé matches Messi's greatest World Cup achievement
France striker Kylian Mbappé etched his name into World Cup history, despite his team's lackluster performance in the third-place match against England.
In the 47th minute, the forward found the net, cutting France’s deficit to 1-4. This goal marked Mbappé’s 21st at World Cups, allowing him to equal Lionel Messi's tally and become a co-owner of the all-time World Cup top scorer record.
Moreover, this was Mbappé’s ninth goal at the 2026 World Cup. The Frenchman currently leads the tournament’s Golden Boot race and stands as the most prolific player of this World Cup.
Notably, the assist for France's captain came from Michael Olise. For the midfielder, this was his sixth assist of the tournament—the best record among all players at the 2026 World Cup.
Jan Novak
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