Kylian Mbappe is chasing World Cup goal records for France, with the forward acknowledging Lionel Messi's continued scoring prowess. Speaking on Sunday, Mbappe said, 'I already knew Messi was going to keep scoring goals. He always does. He's ahead of me and I'm behind him.'
As of June 2026, Mbappe has scored 12 goals in World Cup tournaments, placing him among the top scorers in history. Messi, who scored 13 goals in his World Cup career, remains ahead. The all-time record is held by Miroslav Klose with 16 goals.
Mbappe's performance in the 2022 World Cup, where he scored a hat-trick in the final, highlighted his potential to break records. France's upcoming matches in the 2026 World Cup will provide further opportunities for Mbappe to close the gap.
