The Times of India

Kylian Mbapp makes World Cup history as Lionel Messi loses two of his most treasured records

Kylian Mbapp made World Cup history despite France's 6-4 defeat to England in the third-place playoff, scoring twice to become the competition's all-time leading goalscorer with 22 goals. The brace also lifted him to the top of the 2026 Golden Boot standings with 10 goals, leaving Lionel Messi needing a huge performance in the final to catch him.