Kylian Mbappé etched his name into football history during the third‑place match, finishing with 22 career World Cup goals and overtaking Lionel Messi’s long‑standing record.
The encounter in Miami turned into a 6‑4 thriller, with England edging France in a match that highlighted the tournament’s most prolific attack.
Mbappé, who is expected to feature in at least one more World Cup cycle, said he would have preferred to chase the record in a final rather than in a consolation game.
Looking Ahead to the Final
Messi, now with 21 career goals, is set to play a pivotal role in the upcoming final against Spain, a match that could further reshape the all‑time scoring landscape.