# Kylian Mbappe sets all-time World Cup scoring record with 22nd goal

French striker Kylian Mbappe scored his 22nd World Cup goal, breaking the previous all-time record. The milestone cements his legacy as one of football's greatest players and surpasses a longstanding mark in international tournaments.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/18/kylian-mbappe-breaks-all-time-world-cup-scoring-record-with-22nd-goal?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:20:31 +0000
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyr498vqqpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:11:23 GMT

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c0qvzqlp4pdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:47:11 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/c3v0l1yk7xpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:03:37 GMT