Kylian Mbappe Breaks World Cup Record, Surpasses Miroslav Klose

Kylian Mbappe continues to cement his status as one of the greatest World Cup players ever. In the recent match between Spain and Uruguay, Mbappe scored once again, bringing his total to five goals and two assists in the 2026 World Cup. His goal against Sweden marked his 17th World Cup goal in just 18 matches, surpassing Miroslav Klose's record and placing him second on the all-time World Cup scoring list, just two goals behind Lionel Messi.

Additionally, Mbappe set a new record with nine goals in World Cup knockout stages, one more than Brazilian legend Ronaldo. Cristiano Ronaldo, by comparison, has yet to score in knockout rounds. Beyond the World Cup, Mbappe has scored 53 goals in 56 games this season across all competitions for Real Madrid and the French national team. He also holds the record as France's all-time leading scorer with 61 goals, four more than Olivier Giroud, all at just 27 years old.

Mbappe's remarkable achievements highlight his extraordinary talent and hint at the possibility of him overtaking Messi's World Cup goal record by the end of the tournament. His ongoing performance continues to inspire fans and reshape football history.