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Kylian Mbappe sets World Cup scoring record in loss to England

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Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Kylian Mbappe sets World Cup scoring record in loss to England

Summary

Kylian Mbappe set a new World Cup scoring record during France's third-place match against England, scoring twice in a 6-4 defeat. France struggled in the first half, trailing 4-0 at halftime after England's strong performance. Mbappe's first goal, which marked his 22nd career World Cup goal, arrived in the second half as he attempted to spark a comeback. Ultimately, England's Bukayo Saka completed a hat-trick, contributing to the highest-scoring match in World Cup history since 1982. Following the defeat, Mbappe expressed disappointment in failing to reach the final and stated that he would trade the record for a chance to play in that match.

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By the Numbers

•Mbappe broke the all-time World Cup scoring record with 22 goals.
•France lost 6-4 to England in the third-place match.
•The match featured eight goals, marking a historical high for World Cups since 1982.
•France trailed 4-0 at halftime before mounting a comeback effort.
•This match was Didier Deschamps' last game as France head coach.

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Kylian Mbappe broke the all-time World Cup scoring record in France's third-place match against England, but the France captain made clear he would trade the historic milestone to have played in the final
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