Kylian Mbappé has passed Lionel Messi for the career World Cup scoring record, reaching 22 goals according to AP News. The milestone places Mbappé alone above Messi in total goals scored across World Cup tournaments. The report confirms a shift in the all-time World Cup scoring list. Top stories coverage notes the record change as a verified AP News item from the past 12 hours. The focus keyword World Cup scoring defines the exact measure referenced: career goals in the tournament, not single-event tallies. Mbappé’s 22 goals now lead the career World Cup scoring chart previously headed by Messi. This update reflects AP’s reporting and does not include match context beyond the totals.
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Mbappé passes Messi for World Cup scoring record
Kylian Mbappé now holds the career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals, passing Lionel Messi.
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