Mbappé one goal away from matching Messi's World Cup record

Kylian Mbappé scored two goals in France's round‑of‑16 clash with Sweden, bringing his World Cup total to 17 goals. The brace puts him only one goal behind Argentina legend Lionel Messi's record of 18.

Mbappé's surge strengthens France's knockout campaign and ignites a fresh race for the tournament's top scorer. Fans are watching closely to see if the French striker can close the gap and set a new benchmark.