France's Mbappe sets World Cup scoring record with 22 goals
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Key Points:
- Kylian Mbappe became the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with his 22nd goal during France's 6-4 loss to England in the third-place playoff.
- Mbappe now leads Lionel Messi by one goal on the World Cup scoring list and is also ahead in the race for the Golden Boot in the 2026 tournament.
- England dominated the match with four first-half goals, including a hat-trick by Bukayo Saka and a record seventh World Cup goal by Jude Bellingham, securing their best finish since 1966.
- The match marked Didier Deschamps' final game as France's head coach, concluding a career highlighted by winning the World Cup as both player (1998) and coach (2018).
- Spain and Argentina will contest the World Cup final on Sunday, following Spain's 2-0 semi-final victory over France.
