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Mbappe leads Golden Boot race ahead of Messi

Published Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Updated July 19

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  • Mbappe's Record-Breaking Performance — 4 sources

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Kylian Mbappe has taken the lead in the Golden Boot race, surpassing Lionel Messi, and has also become the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals. This achievement occurred during France's 6-4 defeat to England in the FIFA World Cup third-place playoff, which was also Didier Deschamps' final game as France's head coach.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Kylian Mbappe scored 22 career World Cup goals as of July 18, 2026, making him the top scorer in World Cup history.
  • Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in France's 6-4 defeat by England in the FIFA World Cup third-place playoff.
  • Mbappe leads the current World Cup with 10 goals, two more than Messi, in the race for the Golden Boot.
  • Didier Deschamps' final game as France's head coach was the third-place play-off against England.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Mbappe's Record-Breaking Performance
  • BBC News

    BBC News reports on Kylian Mbappe's performance in the Golden Boot race, highlighting his lead over Lionel Messi.

  • Al Jazeera English

    Al Jazeera English reports that Kylian Mbappe broke the all-time World Cup scoring record with his 22nd goal.

  • Deutsche Welle

    Kylian Mbappe became the top scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals, despite France's 6-4 defeat to England in the third-place play-off. This match also marked Didier Deschamps' final game as France's head coach.

  • The Hindu

    The Hindu reported on England's 6-4 victory over France in the FIFA World Cup third-place playoff, noting Kylian Mbappe's achievement of becoming the top scorer in World Cup history during the match. The article also detailed Mbappe's two goals in the game, bringing his career total to 22 World Cup goals, surpassing Lionel Messi's record of 21, and highlighted his lead in the current World Cup Golden Boot race with 10 goals.

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