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Kylian Mbappe passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals

Kylian Mbappe moved past Lionel Messi to become the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, netting twice for France in Saturday's third-place match against England to take his career tally to 22 goals.

Mbappe struck twice in the second half as France, trailing 4-0, pulled back to 4-3. He flicked home his first in the 48th minute past goalkeeper Dean Henderson, then added a left-footed finish from around 14 yards in the 66th minute, the goal that took him past Messi's long-standing mark of 21.

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