Malo Gusto: France to Help Mbappé Beat Messi's Cup Scoring Record

France advanced to the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup by defeating Sweden 3‑0 in the round of 32. Following the match, full‑back Malo Gusto explained that the squad is committed to supporting Kylian Mbappé in overtaking Lionel Messi’s historic World Cup scoring record.

Mbappé’s brace against Sweden brought him level with Messi in the tournament’s scoring chart and left him just one goal shy of the all‑time record.