France's Kylian Mbappe has set a new all-time scoring record in the World Cup, netting his 22nd career goal during the tournament's bronze medal match against England on Saturday. The 27-year-old captain's achievement further solidifies his status as one of the sport's premier strikers.

The landmark goal came in France's final match of the tournament, a thrilling 6-4 defeat to a much-changed England side in Miami. Despite a difficult start for the French team, who trailed 4-0 at halftime, Mbappe inspired a second-half comeback.

Mbappe's initial goal in the 48th minute drew France level with Lionel Messi for the most World Cup goals (21) and the most goals in the current tournament (9). He then scored again in the 66th minute, surpassing Messi and claiming the outright record with 22 goals, alongside a tournament-high of 10.

This record-breaking performance puts Mbappe back in contention for the Golden Boot, a title he has vied for with Messi throughout the competition. The Argentinian legend, potentially in his final World Cup at age 39, has one last opportunity to reclaim the award when Argentina faces Spain in the final on Sunday.

France's other goals in the match were scored by Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembele, who contributed his sixth World Cup goal. England's strong performance was highlighted by Bukayo Saka's hat-trick and Jude Bellingham's seventh goal of the tournament, which made him England's all-time top scorer in this World Cup and secured a podium finish for his team.

The bronze medal match, though not the final, provided a high-scoring spectacle, with England ultimately securing third place. The result marked France's worst World Cup start, but Mbappe's individual brilliance shone through.

Fans are now looking ahead to the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, a match featuring a generational clash between the experienced Messi and the emerging talent Lamine Yamal. The tournament has also seen extraordinary demand for final tickets, with resale prices reaching astronomical figures.

Mbappe's new record underscores a remarkable World Cup campaign for the young French star, who continues to etch his name in football history.