In a pulsating third‑place encounter in Miami, France’s Kylian Mbappé struck twice, edging past Lionel Messi to become the World Cup’s all‑time leading scorer with 22 goals.
A Record‑Breaking Night in Miami
The match swung dramatically after England had built a lead, but France rallied in the second half, narrowing the score to 4‑3 and capitalising on Mbappé’s decisive strikes.
Messi, now sitting on 21 career World Cup goals, is slated to feature in Sunday’s final against Spain, a fixture that will test the resilience of both sides as the tournament’s climax approaches.
The spectacle unfolded under the bright lights of Miami, a venue that earlier in the competition had witnessed New York’s electric atmosphere, underscoring the global reach of the tournament and the French side’s steady march toward the championship match.
Mbappé’s record‑breaking performance not only rewrites the scoring history of the World Cup but also adds a compelling narrative to the impending final, where the French star will look to add another chapter to his growing legend.