Kylian Mbappé takes over record for most World Cup goals

Kylian Mbappé has officially claimed the title of the most prolific scorer in World Cup history. Early Sunday morning, Danish time, the French star netted his second goal in the World Cup bronze medal match against England, bringing his career total to an impressive 22 World Cup goals.

This achievement places Mbappé ahead of Lionel Messi, who has accumulated 21 goals throughout his World Cup career. Both Mbappé and Messi have now surpassed the previous record holder, Germany's Miroslav Klose, who had held the record with 16 goals before this tournament.

Furthermore, Mbappé's two goals against England mark his tenth goal in the current World Cup. This makes him the first player since Gerd Müller in 1970 to reach double figures in a single World Cup finals. Lionel Messi has scored eight goals so far in the tournament and has the opportunity to add to his tally in the upcoming final.