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Kylian Mbappé passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals
By Alanis Thames, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 18, 2026
· 3 min read
Kylian Mbappé made history at the World Cup on Saturday. He would have preferred a different outcome.The France star moved past Argentina's Lionel Messi for the career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals, scoring twice in a 6-4 loss to England in Saturday's third-place match.Mbappé finished th...
Key takeaway The France star moved past Argentina's Lionel Messi for the career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals, scoring twice in a 6-4 loss to England in Saturday's third-place match.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio soccer fans who gathered to watch the World Cup third-place match between France and England were treated to a historic performance by Kylian Mbappé. As he broke the career World Cup scoring record, previously held by Lionel Messi, local fans witnessed a thrilling comeback by France, even if it ultimately fell short. The Alamo City's own soccer community, which has been growing in recent years, can appreciate the skill and determination displayed by Mbappé as he pursued the Golden Boot award. With the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain looming, San Antonio residents can look forward to another exciting match, and perhaps even discuss the implications of Mbappé's record-breaking achievement at local soccer fields and sports bars. The city's diverse population, with a strong presence of soccer enthusiasts, will likely be abuzz with talk of the tournament's conclusion and the new career World Cup scoring record holder.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Kylian Mbappé made history at the World Cup on Saturday. He would have preferred a different outcome.The France star moved past Argentina's Lionel Messi for the career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals, scoring twice in a 6-4 loss to England in Saturday's third-place match.Mbappé finished th...
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