France’s Kylian MbappeĀ became the top scorer in World Cup history on SaturdayĀ afterĀ netting a 22nd goal inĀ the third-place play-off against England.
However, his team suffered a 6-4 defeat to the Three Lions in Didier Deschamps’ last match as head coach.
Mbappe is nowĀ one ahead of Argentina’s Lionel Messi,Ā who will play in Sunday’s final against Spain.
His brace saw the France captain move to the top of the race for the Golden Boot, which will be awarded to the player with the most goals in the tournament.Ā
HeĀ now has two more goals than Messi in this World Cup.
Deschamps’ last dance with France
The third-place playoffĀ at the World Cup wasĀ Deschamps’ last game as France coach.Ā
Deschamps guidedĀ France to World Cup glory in 2018 and a runner-up finish four years ago.
ButĀ Les Bleus missed their chanceĀ for a third consecutive final appearanceĀ after losing 2-0 against Spain in the semi-finals.
On Sunday, European champions Spain will face World Cup holders and South American champions ArgentinaĀ in the final inĀ East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Edited by: Sean Sinico
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