The Real Madrid forward took his overall World Cup tally to 22 goals, surpassing the previous record held by Lionel Messi. The brace also strengthened Mbappé's bid for the tournament's Golden Boot, taking his total to 10 goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 27-year-old reached the historic milestone in just 22 World Cup appearances, maintaining an average of one goal per match. By comparison, Messi reached his previous tally across 32 appearances for Argentina.
Mbappé has now featured in three FIFA World Cups—2018, 2022 and 2026—and has been one of the defining players of the competition. He helped France lift the World Cup in 2018 before guiding Les Bleus to two more finals, further cementing his place among the country's football greats.
The prolific forward, who has captained France since 2023 under Didier Deschamps, also became his nation's all-time leading goalscorer during the 2026 tournament, overtaking Olivier Giroud's long-standing record.
Despite arriving at the World Cup after an injury-interrupted season with Real Madrid, Mbappé delivered another outstanding campaign, leading France's attack and finishing among the tournament's standout performers.
Although Messi still has the opportunity to increase his own tally in Argentina's World Cup final against Spain, Mbappé's age gives him a significant advantage. At just 27, the French captain is expected to compete in future World Cups, providing him with the chance to extend his record and further establish himself as one of the greatest players in the tournament's history.
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