Kylian Mbappé Scores Twice, Chasing Messi's World Cup Record

Kylian Mbappé scored two goals against Sweden on Tuesday, leading France to a dominant 3-0 victory.

The French striker started scoring right before halftime in the 45th minute.

And he struck again later in the 74th minute to guarantee his country's ticket to the Round of 16.

With this latest brace, Mbappé has now managed to score 6 goals in the 2026 World Cup tournament.

This puts him in a tie with Lionel Messi at the very top of the Golden Boot race for this edition.

Mbappé sits just one goal behind the all-time record, which is held by Lionel Messi with 19 World Cup goals.

With France widely expected to further extend its World Cup journey in North America, Mbappé still has several opportunities to score more goals.

Football fans worldwide are watching to see if the French superstar will score more goals and break the all-time record.

The French team will play against Paraguay on Saturday in Philadelphia.

Kylian Mbappé's performance against Sweden has set up an iconic battle with Argentina legend Lionel Messi.

The two superstars are leading the chart as the top scorers in the current World Cup.

Mbappé's goals have been crucial in helping his national team advance to the Round of 16.

The French striker's speed and skill on the field have made him a fan favorite.

As the World Cup continues, all eyes will be on Kylian Mbappé to see if he can break the all-time record.