Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:32am on 19 Jul 2026,Sunday Sports
Kylian Mbappe etched his name into football history by surpassing Lionel Messi to become the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history. The French superstar achieved the landmark during the 2026 World Cup, further cementing his status as one of the game's greatest players. Mbappe's remarkable consistency across multiple World Cups has seen him rewrite the record books at a relatively young age. Breaking Messi's long-standing record marks a defining moment in international football and highlights the changing of the guard, with Mbappe establishing a new benchmark for future generations on the world's biggest stage. (PC: X)
