As of July 5, 2026, Kylian Mbappé has scored his seventh goal in five matches at the FIFA World Cup, placing him joint top scorer alongside Lionel Messi, who has also netted seven goals but in four games. Messi's latest goal was scored in the Round of 32 against Cape Verde, according to Eastleigh Voice.

France captain Kylian Mbappe scored his seventh goal of the 2026 World Cup, helping his team qualify for the quarter-finals after a tense match against Paraguay. He converted a second-half penalty, putting him ahead of Argentina's Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot, due to having two assists to his name as well.

Kylian Mbappé scored his 19th career World Cup goal, helping France advance to the quarter-finals by defeating Paraguay. This achievement places him just one goal behind Lionel Messi's all-time World Cup tally of 20 goals.

Kylian Mbappé of France scored his 19th career World Cup goal during the Round of 16 match against Paraguay in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026. He converted a penalty kick, bringing him within one goal of the record holder, Lionel Messi of Argentina. This goal marks Mbappé's achievement in 19 World Cup appearances, as he continues to compete for the Golden Boot.

France captain Kylian Mbappe made history by scoring the only goal in a 1-0 victory against Paraguay during the Round of 16 at the World Cup 2026. The goal, which came from a penalty, allowed France to advance to the quarter-finals. This marked Mbappe's 55th goal for the national team and in La Liga combined.

Kylian Mbappé, the captain of the French national team, has set a new record as the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup knockout history, reaching a total of 10 goals. This achievement highlights his significant impact in the tournament's knockout stages, joining a select group of players who have scored five or more goals in this phase of the competition.