Kylian Mbappe Shatters Records in FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final

Kylian Mbappe's exceptional performance in the FIFA World Cup 2026 has propelled France to the semi-finals. Despite missing a penalty, he scored a stunning goal, breaking the record for the most winning goals in World Cup history. With 20 career goals in the tournament, he matches Lionel Messi's record while achieving this in fewer games. Mbappe's contributions have made him a standout player, as he leads the Golden Boot race once again. Discover more about his record-breaking journey and France's path in the tournament.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 10, 2026, 14:44 IST

France Advances to Semi-Finals with Mbappe's Stellar Performance

In a thrilling match, France triumphed over Morocco with a score of 2-0, securing their place as the first team to reach the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026. While the entire squad showcased remarkable skills, it was Kylian Mbappe, the French captain, who once again captured the spotlight. Although he missed a penalty in the 25th minute, Mbappe redeemed himself by scoring a spectacular goal in the 60th minute, curling the ball in from a tight angle. This goal marked a significant milestone for Mbappe, as he now holds the record for the most winning goals in FIFA World Cup history, with a total of 8 goals. He surpassed the previous record of 7 winning goals set by Poland's Grzegorz Lato.

Top Players with Most Winning Goals in FIFA World Cup History:

Player	Team	Game-Winning Goals
Kylian Mbappe	France	8
Grzegorz Lato	Poland	7
Lionel Messi	Argentina	6
Miroslav Klose	Germany	6
Ronaldo	Brazil	6
Gerd Muller	West Germany	6
Salvatore Schillaci	Italy	5
Pele	Brazil	5
Gary Lineker	England	5
Thomas Müller	Germany	5
Just Fontaine	France	5

Mbappe Matches Messi's Record and Sets New Standards

With his latest goal against Morocco, Kylian Mbappe has become the second player, alongside Lionel Messi, to achieve 20 goals in FIFA World Cup history. Notably, while Messi accomplished this feat in 31 matches, Mbappe achieved it in just 20, averaging a goal per game. Additionally, he has been directly involved in 11 goals during the FIFA World Cup 2026, comprising 8 goals and 3 assists. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 10 goal involvements held by German legend Gerd Muller in 1970. Having scored 8 goals in the FIFA World Cup 2022, Mbappe is now tied with Messi at the top of the Golden Boot race in this tournament, marking him as the first player to net 8 goals in two consecutive World Cups.