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2026 World Cup: Mbappe overtakes Klose record, leads Messi in Golden Boot race
Mbappé Surpasses Klose’s World Cup Goal Record
France captain Kylian Mbappé has officially surpassed Miroslav Klose’s record for goals scored in World Cup history.
In a decisive match against Sweden, Mbappé scored twice, leading France to a 3-0 victory and securing a place in the tournament’s Round of 16. With this performance, the 27-year-old forward now boasts six goals and two assists in the current tournament.
Mbappé’s achievement places him ahead of Argentina’s Lionel Messi, who also has six goals but no assists. Notably, both players have broken Klose’s historic record during this World Cup.
The all-time World Cup top scorers list now stands as follows:
- Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 19 goals
- Kylian Mbappé (France) – 17 goals
- Miroslav Klose (Germany) – 16 goals
- Ronaldo (Brazil) – 15 goals