Kylian Mbappe: World Cup Stats and Records Ahead of 2026 Tournament

Kylian Mbappe has made an unforgettable impact on international football, particularly at the World Cup. As the captain of France, he heads into the 2026 World Cup in North America with a significant opportunity to become the tournament’s all-time leading scorer, despite this being only his third World Cup appearance.

At just 27 years old and with only 14 matches played in the tournament, Mbappe has already etched his name among the elite players in World Cup history, breaking records and pursuing new milestones.

Sports Mole provides a comprehensive overview of Mbappe’s World Cup statistics, including records he has set and those he is on the verge of breaking.

Mbappe’s World Cup Goals

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Mbappe has scored a remarkable 12 goals in his 14 World Cup appearances, along with three assists. He first showcased his talent at the age of 19 during the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where he netted four goals in seven matches, helping France secure the championship.

His standout performance came in the round of 16 against Argentina, where he scored two goals within four minutes during a thrilling 4-3 victory. His contributions earned him the Young Player Award for that tournament.

The following tournament in Qatar solidified his status as a superstar. He scored eight goals and provided two assists over seven matches, winning the Golden Boot as the tournament’s top scorer. His impressive campaign included a goal against Australia, a brace against Denmark, two goals against Poland in the knockout stage, and a hat-trick in the final against Argentina.

For his efforts in Qatar, Mbappe was also awarded the Silver Ball as the second-best player of the tournament behind Lionel Messi.

Kylian Mbappe’s World Cup Records

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Mbappe made history with his first World Cup goal against Peru during the group stage of the 2018 tournament, becoming France’s youngest scorer at a major competition at just 19 years and 183 days old. He also became only the second teenager to score in a World Cup final when he netted during France’s victory over Croatia.

In Qatar 2022, he became just the second player ever to score three goals in a World Cup final, following England’s Geoff Hurst in 1966. Despite his hat-trick, France lost to Argentina on penalties after a dramatic 3-3 draw.

This hat-trick brought his total goals in World Cup finals to four—the highest by any player—surpassing legends like Pele and Zinedine Zidane who each have three.

Looking ahead, Mbappe is on track to challenge Miroslav Klose’s all-time record of 16 World Cup goals. Currently four goals shy of that mark, if he maintains his scoring rate of approximately 0.86 goals per game at this level, he could very well break that record if France advances deep into the tournament.

Kylian Mbappe’s Goals for the 2026 World Cup

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The expanded format of the 2026 World Cup, featuring 48 teams, will provide more opportunities for Mbappe to increase his goal tally while also vying for another Golden Boot title. He arrives at this tournament after an outstanding season with Real Madrid, scoring 42 goals in just 44 matches.

During France’s qualifying campaign for this edition of the tournament, he netted five goals across four matches. As captain and primary striker for one of football’s strongest squads, he is poised to make an even greater impact on this global stage.

As he stands with 56 international goals at present, he is closing in on Olivier Giroud’s record of 57 goals for France. Should he surpass that mark during this tournament, it would add another remarkable chapter to what is already one of French football’s most illustrious careers.