Kylian Mbappé Poised to Make History with France at 2026 World Cup

French star Kylian Mbappé, currently with Real Madrid, is gearing up for the 2026 World Cup, marking his third appearance in the tournament for the national team. He harbors significant ambitions for both individual and collective achievements.

The French squad is set to face a formidable challenge in what has been dubbed the “Group of Death,” alongside Senegal, Norway, and Iraq, making it a tough competition right from the outset.

Entering the tournament as the runner-up from the previous edition, where they lost to Argentina in the 2022 final, France also holds the title from 2018 after defeating Croatia. This reflects their strong presence in major tournaments over recent years.

In preparation for the World Cup, France played two friendly matches, suffering a 2-1 defeat against Ivory Coast before bouncing back with a 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in their final test ahead of the tournament.

According to statistics site Squawka, Mbappé is on the verge of breaking several historic records during the upcoming World Cup if he maintains his impressive scoring form.

The report highlights that Mbappé could surpass Olivier Giroud as France’s all-time leading scorer by netting just two more goals, as Giroud currently holds 57 international goals.

Additionally, he could become France’s all-time top scorer in World Cup history by exceeding Just Fontaine’s record of 13 goals if he continues to find the net throughout the tournament.

If Mbappé manages to score five goals during this World Cup, he would be closing in on Miroslav Klose’s all-time record of 16 goals in World Cup history.

In an extraordinary scenario, if he scores in the final match, he could make history as the first player to achieve five goals in a single World Cup final.

The 2026 World Cup will be notable for being held for the first time with an expanded format featuring 48 teams, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, making it the largest edition in tournament history.