Kylian Mbappé Sets New Records in FIFA World Cup 2026
Summary
Kylian Mbappé scored crucial goals in FIFA World Cup 2026, equaling and breaking multiple records including becoming France's highest World Cup goal scorer, and matching Lionel Messi's goal tally excluding penalties.
Key Points
- Kylian Mbappé became France's all-time leading goal scorer with 64 goals, surpassing Olivier Giroud.
- He became France's highest World Cup goal scorer, breaking Just Fontaine's record with 20 World Cup goals.
- Mbappé matched Lionel Messi with 17 World Cup goals excluding penalties, and has 20 goals total, one less than Messi.
- He set records for most World Cup knockout stage goals (12) and most direct goal contributions in two World Cups (at least 11).
