France's Mbappe sets World Cup scoring record with 22 goals

Kylian Mbappe has reached a new milestone in football history. During the bronze final match against England, the French captain netted his 22nd goal in World Cup play. This achievement moves him past Lionel Messi on the all-time scoring list for the tournament.

Despite the individual record, France finished the match with a 6-4 loss to England. The defeat concludes the era for France manager Didier Deschamps, who is stepping down after 14 years at the helm. Deschamps led the squad to a World Cup victory in 2018 and previously served as a leader for the team during his own playing career.

England secured their third-place finish with a strong showing, marking their best performance in the tournament since 1966. Bukayo Saka contributed a hat-trick for the Three Lions, while Jude Bellingham reached a total of seven goals for the current tournament.

Looking ahead, the focus shifts to the final match. Argentina will face Spain to determine the champion for the 2026 World Cup. While Mbappe holds the new scoring record, he noted that his focus remained on team success rather than personal statistics throughout the tournament.