Kylian Mbappé sets World Cup scoring record and targets 100 goals

Kylian Mbappé has achieved several significant milestones in international football. At 27 years old, the Real Madrid and France captain has become the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history, surpassing Lionel Messi with 22 goals in 22 appearances.

In addition to his World Cup record, Mbappé is targeting a major milestone with the French national team. Currently the team's top scorer with 66 goals in 106 selections, he has expressed his ambition to reach 100 international goals. He noted that seeing the achievements of players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi has changed his perception of what is possible, stating, “If you had asked me before, I would have said ‘no’. But now that they have shown the way, why not?”