France Sets Historic Record with Five Consecutive Matches of Three Goals in FIFA World Cup

France has made history in the FIFA World Cup by scoring three or more goals in five consecutive matches, a feat never achieved before. This milestone was highlighted after their 3-0 victory over Sweden, with Kylian Mbappe leading the charge. His two goals not only secured France's advancement to the Round of 16 but also set new records in knockout stage goals. As they prepare to face Paraguay, the team's performance continues to impress, with Mbappe now just one goal shy of the all-time World Cup scoring record. Discover more about this historic achievement and what lies ahead for France in the tournament.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 1, 2026, 09:19 IST

France Achieves Unprecedented Scoring Feat

In a remarkable display of skill, France has made history in the FIFA World Cup by becoming the first team ever to score three or more goals in five consecutive matches. This achievement was highlighted by FIFA following France's impressive 3-0 win against Sweden in the Round of 32.

FIFA announced on social media, "France have become the first team in @FIFAWorldCup history to score three or more goals in five consecutive matches."

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France have become the first team in @FIFAWorldCup history to score three or more goals in five consecutive matches pic.twitter.com/aI4tF2swg9

— FIFA (@FIFAcom) July 1, 2026

Kylian Mbappe, the team's captain, played a pivotal role in this victory, scoring two goals that secured France's place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match took place at the MetLife Stadium in New York.

While Sweden's journey in the tournament came to an end, France confidently advances to face Paraguay on July 4.

Didier Deschamps, who returned to coaching duties after a personal loss, witnessed his team effectively break down Sweden's defense.

With his goals in the 45th and 74th minutes, Mbappe not only increased his knockout stage total to 10 goals but also surpassed the previous records held by Ronaldo and Leonidas, who each had 8.

Mbappe's ability to perform under pressure has been a hallmark of his career, and his current tally of 10 knockout stage goals is a testament to his exceptional talent. Additionally, he is now tied with Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot with six goals in this tournament.

His latest brace brings his overall World Cup goal count to 18 in just 18 matches, putting him just one goal away from Messi's all-time record of 19 goals, achieved over 29 World Cup appearances.