Kylian Mbappe is closing in on another World Cup milestone, but the France star insists his focus remains on lifting the trophy rather than chasing scoring records.
The 27-year-old forward scored twice in France's 3-0 victory over Sweden in the Round of 32 on Tuesday, moving within one goal of matching Lionel Messi's all-time World Cup record of 19.
Mbappe's brace also lifted him level with Messi atop the tournament scoring chart with six goals.
Despite edging closer to the Argentina great's landmark, Mbappe said his priority is leading France to World Cup glory in New York on July 19, not finishing as the competition's all-time leading scorer.
"I think the goal, as I said, is to go as far as possible, to make it to (the final on) July 19 and come back here," Mbappe, who scored his 18th World Cup goal in his 18th appearance, told reporters.
