Riyadh, Muharram 20, 1448 AH, corresponding to July 5, 2026 (SPA) - French star Kylian Mbappe continued to write his impressive numbers in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after scoring for his national team against Paraguay in the Round of 16 match, bringing him closer to topping the tournament's all-time scoring list. Mbappe raised his tally to 19 goals in his World Cup appearances, reducing the gap to one goal behind Argentine captain Lionel Messi, the current record holder with 20 goals. Messi had strengthened his lead in the historic list after scoring a goal in Argentina's 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in the Round of 32. In the current edition of the World Cup, Mbappe and Messi are tied at the top of the scoring chart, each with seven goals, intensifying the competition between the two stars as the knockout rounds continue. // End // 06:31 PM