Mbappe becomes all-time top scorer in World Cup history
At 27, Kylian Mbappe has surpassed Lionel Messi to become the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history.
The Business Standard19 July 2026, 7:25 AM8 readsAMP
French forward Kylian Mbappe, 27, has overtaken Argentina's Lionel Messi to claim the title of the all-time top scorer in World Cup history. Messi, who currently holds 21 goals, is set to compete in Sunday's final match against Spain, which is widely expected to be his final appearance in the tournament. Meanwhile, Mbappe is projected to participate in at least one additional global tournament in the future.
