Mbappé's World Cup record set in third-place match — does it deserve an asterisk?

Kylian Mbappé surpassed Lionel Messi's single-tournament goal record during France's 4-6 third-place defeat to England at the 2026 World Cup. Critics argue the record carries an asterisk because it was set in a match widely considered meaningless, with both teams having failed to reach the final.