Which records has France’s Kylian Mbappe broken at FIFA World Cup 2026?

Kylian Mbappe has achieved several significant records during the FIFA World Cup 2026. He became France's all-time top scorer, surpassing Olivier Giroud with 64 goals for the national team. Mbappe also set a new record for France's top scorer at World Cups, breaking Just Fontaine's previous record of 13 goals with his 14th World Cup strike. Additionally, his goal against Morocco in the quarterfinal tied him with Lionel Messi for the most non-penalty goals at the tournament. These achievements highlight his historic World Cup run for France.

France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in the 60th minute with his eighth goal of the tournament, and Ousmane Dembele doubled France's lead six minutes later. The match took place at the Gillette Stadium outside Boston. France, the 2018 champions, will face either Spain or Belgium in their next match in Arlington, Texas. Morocco, the African champions, struggled to create scoring opportunities, with their first shot on goal coming in the 83rd minute. France had a penalty saved by Morocco's goalkeeper Yassine Bounou in the 28th minute.

Kylian Mbappé scored his eighth goal of the World Cup in France's 2-0 quarterfinal victory over Morocco on Thursday, equaling Lionel Messi for the tournament lead. Mbappé's goal came in the 60th minute, compensating for a missed first-half penalty. This goal places him one ahead of Erling Haaland in the Golden Boot race. Mbappé also advanced on the all-time World Cup scoring list, now with 20 goals in 20 matches, one behind Messi. Ousmane Dembélé scored France's second goal later in the match.