Kilian Mbappe Surpasses Lionel Messi in World Cup Goalscoring
DOHA, QATAR – Paris Saint-Germain forward, kilian mbappe, has moved ahead of Lionel Messi in the all-time list of goals scored at FIFA World Cup tournaments. Mbappe achieved this milestone with a brace in France’s opening match against Senegal in Group ‘I’ on November 23rd. France secured a 3-1 victory.
The performance marked Mbappe’s 13th and 14th goals across his 15 appearances at the World Cup. Messi currently holds 13 goals, but these were accumulated over 26 matches played throughout the competition’s history. Mikroslav Klos currently leads the record with 16 goals, followed by Ronaldo with 15.
Gerard Muller and Mbappe are tied with 14 goals each. Mbappe’s strikes against Senegal – the 57th and 58th of his career with the French national team – propelled him past Olivier Giroud, who previously held the top position. Giroud required 137 appearances to reach this ranking.
This result represents a significant “miracle” for Mbappe, solidifying his position as a dominant force on the world stage.
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“Mbappe’s performance is truly remarkable and a significant achievement for the young player.”