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Kylian Mbappe earns praise for surpassing Messi's World Cup goals record

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 5:30 PM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Kylian Mbappe earns praise for surpassing Messi's World Cup goals record

Summary

Kylian Mbappe's impressive performance in the World Cup continues as he scores twice in the third-place playoff against England, helping France secure third position. Despite France's earlier defeat to Spain in the semifinals, Mbappe's double takes him to 22 World Cup goals, surpassing Lionel Messi's all-time record. Brazilian legend Rivaldo praised Mbappe's consistency across three tournaments and predicted further record-breaking potential. Following this tournament, Mbappe returns to Real Madrid with renewed confidence.

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By the Numbers

•Mbappe scores twice in World Cup third-place playoff against England
•He surpasses Messi with 22 goals in World Cup history
•Rivaldo commends Mbappe's consistent excellence across tournaments
•Prediction made for Mbappe to compete in two more World Cups
•Mbappe returns to Real Madrid after a successful tournament

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Despite France’s heartbreaking defeat to Spain in the semifinals, Kylian Mbappe has been undoubtedly one of the best performers at the World Cup.This was evident in his recent exploits in the third-...
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