In a stunning performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Kylian Mbappé scored five goals against Sweden, leading France to a dominant victory. The match, held on July 1, 2026, saw Mbappé open the scoring and continue to find the net, bringing his World Cup career total to 17 goals. This surpasses the previous record of 16 goals held by Germany's Miroslav Klose.
Mbappé's five-goal haul is one of the most prolific individual performances in World Cup history. The French forward now trails only Lionel Messi, who holds the all-time World Cup record with 18 goals, achieved during the 2022 tournament. Mbappé's achievement underscores his status as one of the greatest players of his generation.
The victory solidifies France's position in the tournament, as they advance to the knockout stages. Mbappé's record-breaking feat has been widely celebrated, though it remains to be seen if he can surpass Messi's mark in the remaining matches.
