TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – France captain Kylian Mbappe continues to strengthen his status as one of the greatest players in FIFA World Cup history.
His goal against Morocco in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals added another chapter to an already remarkable tournament career that spans three editions of the competition: 2018, 2022, and 2026.
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Joint Record for Most Non-Penalty World Cup Goals Alongside Messi
Mbappe's strike against Morocco brought his tally of non-penalty goals at the World Cup to 17, drawing level with Argentina captain Lionel Messi, who also scored 17 non-penalty goals across five World Cup appearances.
The milestone highlights Mbappe's remarkable efficiency in scoring from open play on football's biggest stage.
Second Player to Reach 20 World Cup Goals
The goal also marked Mbappe's 20th overall World Cup goal in just 20 appearances. According to tournament statistics, he became only the second player in history to reach the 20-goal mark at the World Cup, behind Messi, who finished his World Cup career with 21 goals.
Record Holder for Knockout-Stage Goals
Mbappe has also established himself as the most prolific player in World Cup knockout matches. His latest goal extended his tally to 12 goals in knockout-stage games, the highest by any player in tournament history.
Since making his World Cup debut in 2018, Mbappe has been one of France's key players in every tournament appearance. Across the 2018, 2022, and 2026 editions, he has consistently ranked among the competition's leading scorers and has played a major role in France's deep runs in the tournament.
The 27-year-old forward has also helped France reach the semifinals in three consecutive World Cups, making Les Bleus only the third nation to achieve that feat after Brazil and Germany. With France still in contention for the 2026 title, Mbappe could further extend his records and potentially surpass Messi's overall World Cup scoring tally before the tournament concludes.
France will next face either Spain or Belgium in the semifinals, with a place in the World Cup final at stake.
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