Kylian Mbappé scored two goals in France's match against England on July 19, 2026, moving him ahead of Lionel Messi on the all-time World Cup goal list. The French forward now has 14 World Cup goals, surpassing Messi's 13.
The match was part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Mbappé's performance helped France secure a victory, though the final score is not available in verified sources.
Mbappé, 27, has been a key player for France since his debut in 2017. He previously scored four goals in the 2018 World Cup and eight in the 2022 tournament, including a hat-trick in the final against Argentina.
Messi, who retired from international football after the 2022 World Cup, scored 13 goals in five tournaments. The record for most World Cup goals is held by Miroslav Klose with 16.
