Mbappé Nears All‑Time World Cup Knockout‑Stage Scoring Record

Kylian Mbappé returns to the 2026 World Cup and is on the brink of breaking the knockout‑stage scoring record. With eight goals so far, he already leads the tournament’s direct‑elimination tallies.

This achievement positions him among the most decisive players in World Cup history. Maintaining this form could see Mbappé finish as the competition’s highest‑scoring knockout‑stage performer.