Kylian Mbappe becomes the FIFA World Cup’s all-time leading scorer with 22 career goals, overtaking Lionel Messi and strengthening his bid for another Golden Boot.
France forward Kylian Mbappe has etched his name into football history after becoming the highest goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history, overtaking Argentina captain Lionel Messi with a record 22 tournament goals.
Mbappe reached the landmark during France’s latest match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring his 10th goal of the current tournament. The strike not only extended his remarkable scoring run but also strengthened his lead in the race for the Golden Boot.
The French star’s overall World Cup tally now stands at 22 goals, moving him ahead of Messi’s career total of 21. The milestone further cements Mbappe’s reputation as one of football’s most prolific performers on the sport’s biggest stage.
With the World Cup final still to be played, the Golden Boot race remains focused on two of the game’s biggest stars. Mbappe leads the scoring chart with 10 goals, while Messi is second with eight, leaving the Argentine captain one final opportunity to narrow the gap.
If Mbappe finishes as the tournament’s leading scorer, he will secure the Golden Boot and complete a remarkable individual campaign. It would also mark his third Golden Boot title in a single season, highlighting one of the most outstanding scoring years in modern football.
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