PSG star Kylian Mbappe has been named highest goal scorer at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The 24-year-old French forward netted a hat-trick in the final against Argentina on Sunday evening.
Although the France weren't able to defend their FIFA World Cup as they fell to defeat in penalty shoot out.
The attacker finally accomplished the feat in the championship match between Argentina and France, hitting a thrilling hat-trick with the scores tied after 120 minutes of play.
Mbappe defeated Lionel Messi, Olivier Giroud, and Julian Alvarez to win the event with eight goals and two assists. Argentina ultimately prevailed on penalties, but Messi had the last laugh.
However, the Mbappe show followed. First, he scored from the spot, providing a crucial lifeline for France. A minute later, he netted a beautiful second to tie France.
However, the Mbappe show followed. First, he scored from the spot, providing a crucial lifeline for France. He netted a beautiful second goal just a minute later to tie the game and put France ahead of Messi in the race for the Golden Boot.
However, the story was far from done. Messi scored a 3-2 victory for Argentina and reclaimed the top spot on the Golden Boot standings in the second overtime period.
With only two minutes left, France was given a penalty as the dramatic championship game continued to spin and turn. Of course, Mbappe was able to score, putting the ball nicely into the corner. A goal was scored to force a penalty shootout.
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