French Star Kylian Mbappe passes Pele for most world cup goals scored by a men's player before turning 24.

A record of 8 goals held by the Brazilian veteran striker and three times world cup winner Pele was yesterday broken by the French youngster Kylian Mbappe who scored two goals against Poland in the round of 16 of the Qatar World Cup 2022 FIFA.

France qualified for the 8-quarter finals, where they will face The Three lions of England, who also qualified by beating Senegal 3:0 in an intense match.

Brazilian Legend Pele and  French Forward Kylian Mbappe

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Kylian Mbappe scored two goals to make it the top scorer list in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. 
In just his second World Cup appearance at the age of 23, after making his debut appearance for France in the 2018 FIFA World cup in Russia and winning the World cup with France, Mbappe became the top young goal scorer after adding to his tally of 4 goals scored in Russia's 2018 World Cup with five more goals in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Mbappe is now the record holder of goals scored by a men's young player before turning 24 at a FIFA World Cup.
He has also passed his idol Cristiano Ronaldo with World cup goals by hitting 9 passing Ronaldo, who has only eight goals.
Mbappe has now equalled Messi's World cup goals (8), and the two are still alive as their teams have secured a place in the Quarterfinals.

France striker Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring against Poland

Mbappe scored two goals to help France beat Poland 3:1 and qualify for the Quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

In the exact match, Olivier Giroud passed Thiery Henry to become France's all-time top goal scorer with 52 goals.

Oliver Giroud celebrates his 52nd France goal

The record is with Thiery Henry with 51 goals, was equalized by Giroud at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and now passed the paper by scoring one goal against Poland yesterday.

Oliver Giroud celebrates his 52nd France goal.

On the other hand, Hugo Lloris became the most-capped player for France (142)and the most joint-capped player at the World Cup for France (17).

The defending champions of France will face England in their Quarter Finals match.