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Mbappé becomes World Cup all-time top scorer despite France's loss to England

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Kylian Mbappé scored twice in France's 6-4 defeat to England in the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff. The brace took his career World Cup tally to 22 goals, making him the competition's all-time leading goalscorer. He also leads the 2026 Golden Boot race with 10 goals in the tournament. Lionel Messi, who previously held both records, would need an exceptional performance in the final to reclaim either. France's loss ended their campaign in third place, but Mbappé's individual milestones dominated the headlines.

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