Kylian Mbappé achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first player to score two or more goals in six World Cup matches. On June 22, he netted a brace against Iraq, bringing his career total to 16 goals in just 16 World Cup games. This ties him with Miroslav Klose for second place on the all-time men's World Cup scoring list, with only Lionel Messi ahead at 18.
Mbappé's six multi-goal performances span three tournaments: he scored twice against Argentina in the 2018 round of 16 at age 19, produced braces against Denmark and Poland in 2022, and most recently, scored against Senegal and Iraq in 2026.
His scoring breakdown includes four goals in Russia 2018, eight in Qatar 2022, and four in the current tournament. Notably, Klose achieved 16 goals in 24 appearances while Ronaldo scored 15 in 19, making Mbappé's feat particularly impressive.
Mbappé's 2022 World Cup final performance against Argentina, where he scored a hat trick, remains a career highlight. Despite France's loss in the shootout, this match solidified his status as a generational talent and showcased his ability to perform under pressure.