India, July 19 -- Kylian Mbappe became the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring twice for France against England in the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff. Mbappe (22) moved past Lionel Messi's tally of 21 goals with another clinical display on the biggest stage. Mbappe had little impact in the opening half as England surged into a commanding 4-0 lead, but he came out firing after the restart. He struck twice before the second-half hydration break to give France a glimmer of hope and add another landmark to his remarkable World Cup career. The brace also took his tally to 10 goals in the tournament, putting him ahead of Messi in the race for the Golden Boot. Even as France faced an uphill battle, Mbappe once again sh...