Kylian Mbappé continues making World Cup history

Kylian Mbappé once again showed why he is one of the most decisive footballers on the planet. The French forward scored a brace in France's victory over Sweden in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, leading another outstanding attacking display from Les Bleus.

The France captain broke the deadlock just before halftime and struck again in the second half to complete his brace, helping guide his team into the next round.

18 goals in 18 World Cup matches

With his two goals, Mbappé reached an extraordinary milestone: 18 goals in just 18 FIFA World Cup matches, averaging one goal per game and further cementing his place among the tournament's greatest scorers.

Since making his World Cup debut, the French star has maintained remarkable consistency across Russia 2018, Qatar 2022, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, establishing himself as France's attacking leader.

Draws level with Messi at the top of the 2026 World Cup scoring chart

His brace against Sweden also took Mbappé to six goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, allowing him to draw level with Lionel Messi at the top of the tournament's scoring chart.

The race for the Golden Boot is set to intensify as the knockout stage progresses, with two of football's biggest stars sharing first place among the competition's leading scorers.

France dreams of another World Cup title

With Mbappé in sensational form, France remains firmly in contention to lift another FIFA World Cup trophy. His ability to deliver in the biggest matches once again makes him the driving force behind Les Bleus and one of the leading contenders for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball.