Kylian Mbappé has officially become the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after taking his remarkable tally to 22 goals in 22 World Cup appearances. The French superstar reached the milestone with a brace in France’s third-place playoff victory, surpassing Lionel Messi and setting a new all-time record.
The spotlight now shifts to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, where Argentina captain Lionel Messi has the opportunity to respond. Messi enters the final with 21 World Cup goals, meaning a single goal against Spain would see him draw level with Mbappé’s record, while two or more goals would move him back to the top of the all-time scoring charts.
With football’s biggest prize on the line, the final offers more than just the chance to lift the World Cup trophy. It could also decide who finishes the tournament as the greatest goalscorer in World Cup history.
Football fans around the world are set for a historic showdown as Spain and Argentina battle for the title, while the race between Mbappé and Messi adds another unforgettable chapter to World Cup history.
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