Kylian Mbappé sets knockout‑stage scoring record at 2026 World Cup

The French forward struck twice as France eliminated Sweden 3‑1 in the round of 32. With those goals Mbappé reached ten career goals in World Cup knockout matches, overtaking the eight‑goal record set by Leônidas and Ronaldo.

He now sits ahead of legends such as Pelé, Just Fontaine and Oldřich Nejedlý, who each have seven. The performance bolsters France’s campaign as the tournament progresses.