7M - Mbappe Sets Historic World Cup Goal Record

Kylian Mbappe has secured an unprecedented milestone in modern football history. The French forward has become the only player since detailed records began in 1966 to register at least 10 direct goal contributions in two separate FIFA World Cups.

The 27-year-old national team captain first reached this statistical benchmark at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where he recorded eight goals and two assists. In the 2026 edition, Mbappe replicated those exact numbers, hitting eight goals and two assists once again to propel Les Bleus through the tournament.

This sustained attacking production places the forward in an exclusive category. While legendary players like Pele, Diego Maradona, Ronaldo Nazario, Miroslav Klose, and Lionel Messi have all delivered historic tournament performances, none managed to accumulate 10 or more combined goals and assists across two different editions of the competition. Having first won the tournament in 2018 at just 19 years old, Mbappe continues to establish his legacy as one of the most dominant forces on the international stage.