Mbappe scores hat-trick to equal Pele World Cup goal-tally in France vs Argentina final

Mbappe scored a hat-trick in the World Cup final against Argentina to take his overall goal-tally to 12 goals, equalling the record of Pele and Lionel Messi

Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates after scoring the team’s third goal and their hat trick from the penalty spot during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. | Photo Credit: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

France’s Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick in the World Cup final against Argentina to take his overall goal-tally to 12 goals, equalling the record of Pele.

Mbappe has eight goals in this World Cup campaign.

Mbappe scored his goals in the 80th, 81st and 118th minute, two of which came from the penalty-spot.

The Frenchman won the Golden Boot of the Qatar World Cup after finishing the tournament with eight goals.