Kylian Mbappe Becomes Sole Leader in World Cup Knockout Stage Goals
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- Kylian Mbappe has set a new record, becoming the sole leader in goals scored during World Cup knockout stage matches with his ninth goal.
- He previously shared the record with Brazilian legends Leonidas and Ronaldo.
KI-generierte Zusammenfassung
Warum es wichtig ist
Kylian Mbappe has broken the record for most goals scored in World Cup knockout stage matches. He has also had a successful club career with Real Madrid and international success with the French national team.
France’s forward Kylian Mbappe has become the sole leader in goals scored in World Cup knockout stage matches.
He scored in the Round of 16 match against Sweden. It was his ninth goal in nine knockout-stage matches. Previously, Mbappe shared the top spot in this category with two former Brazil forwards: Leonidas (8 goals in 5 matches) and Ronaldo (8 goals in 10 matches).
Mbappe, 27, has played for Real Madrid since 2024. With the team, he won the Spanish Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup during the 2024/25 season. As part of the French national team, he won the 2018 World Cup in Russia and took the silver medal at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States between June 11 and July 19. The matches are staged in 16 cities across the three countries. This is the first FIFA World Cup featuring 48 teams instead of the previous 32-team format.
Offene Fragen
- Will Mbappe break more records in the 2026 World Cup?
- How will this record impact future player strategies?
