DistantNews
Support us
🇹🇼 Taiwan /Sports

Mbappé Becomes First Player to Score 10 World Cup Knockout Goals, Sets New Records

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Sources not specified Context piece
  • Kylian Mbappé became the first player in history to score 10 goals in World Cup knockout stages after scoring twice against Sweden.
  • He also matched Lionel Messi's goal tally for the current tournament with six goals.
  • Mbappé set multiple records, including being the first player with seven World Cup games featuring at least two goals.

Kylian Mbappé has etched his name in football history, becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Cup knockout matches.

The French star achieved this milestone by scoring two goals in France's Round of 32 match against Sweden, bringing his total in the knockout stages to 10. This achievement surpasses legendary strikers like Ronaldo and Leônidas da Silva, who previously held the record with eight goals.

Mbappé's performance also saw him equal Lionel Messi's goal count for the current tournament, with both players having scored six goals. The 27-year-old forward has been a consistent force since his World Cup debut in 2018, scoring three goals in the knockout stages that year and five in the subsequent tournament.

Beyond his knockout stage record, Mbappé also became the first player in World Cup history to score at least two goals in seven different matches. With 18 career World Cup goals, he continues to climb the all-time scoring list, trailing only Messi.

DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

More Stories

From Our Blog