Kylian Mbappé is scoring numerous goals, potentially taking the lead in the Golden Boot race at the 2026 World Cup. He is also nearing the all-time World Cup scoring record, currently held by Lionel Messi, with some outlets reporting Mbappé is close behind and others suggesting he may be surpassing Messi. Mbappé has become France's all-time top scorer, with a reported total of 58 goals.