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July 2, 2026
France’s superstar forward Kylian Mbappé has added yet another milestone to his glittering FIFA World Cup career, scoring two goals against Sweden in the 2026 tournament to become the second-highest goalscorer in World Cup history.
With these strikes, Mbappé now has 18 goals in World Cup tournaments, surpassing Germany’s legendary striker Miroslav Klose (16 goals), and is now just one goal behind Argentina’s Lionel Messi, who has 19 goals to his name.
Mbappé’s World Cup Goal Tally
| Player | Goals | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Lionel Messi (Argentina) | 19 | 1st |
| Kylian Mbappé (France) | 18 | 2nd |
| Miroslav Klose (Germany) | 16 | 3rd |
| Ronaldo Nazário (Brazil) | 15 | 4th |
| Gerd Müller (Germany) | 14 | 5th |
2026 Golden Boot Race Heats Up
Mbappé’s brace against Sweden also brought his total goals in the 2026 World Cup to 6, matching the tally of defending champions Argentina’s Lionel Messi. He is now considered a strong contender for the Golden Boot award, with the tournament entering its knockout phase.
Record in Knockout Stages
Mbappé has now scored 10 goals in World Cup knockout rounds, making him the highest goalscorer in the knockout stages of the tournament’s history, surpassing Brazilian legend Ronaldo (8 goals) and Messi (7).
France’s Title Defense
The French captain’s performance has propelled France into the quarter-finals, where they will face a tough challenge. Mbappé’s form has been instrumental in his team’s campaign, and with the all-time record within reach, the 27-year-old will be looking to surpass Messi and become the sole leader in World Cup goals.
