Kylian Mbappe sets multiple World Cup records at 2026 tournament

Paris, July 2026 – Kylian Mbappé’s performance in the 2022 FIFA World Cup cemented his place among the tournament’s greats, as he shattered a series of individual and national records. The 22‑year‑old became the youngest player ever to score ten World‑Cup goals, reaching the milestone in just 12 matches and eclipsing the previous record held by Lionel Messi. He also set a new benchmark for teenage scorers, netting eight goals in a single edition – the most by a player under 23 since 1974 – and delivered the decisive goal in France’s 3‑3 draw with Argentina, which was decided on penalties.

Mbappé’s haul included a hat‑trick against Spain in the quarter‑finals, the first French player to score a World‑Cup hat‑trick since 1998, and a record‑tying five goals in a single match against Saudi Arabia. His 10‑goal tally made him the fastest player to reach that mark, achieving it in just 12 matches, a pace that surpassed the previous record of 14 games set by Miroslav Klose. The French forward also became the youngest player to score in three consecutive World Cups, having netted in 2018, 2022 and the 2026 qualifiers.

France’s own numbers reflected the impact of Mbappé’s run. The hosts set a new record for most goals scored