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Mbappé chases Messi's World Cup goal record against Sweden
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Mbappé chases Messi's World Cup goal record against Sweden

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kylian Mbappé has the opportunity to surpass Lionel Messi's World Cup goal record when France faces Sweden in the 2026 tournament.
  • Mbappé currently has 16 World Cup goals, two shy of Messi's 18, and is tied with Miroslav Klose.
  • The French star is also France's all-time leading scorer and is nearing a milestone in World Cup appearances for his country.

Kylian Mbappé is on the verge of etching his name further into World Cup history as France prepares to face Sweden in the Round of 16 of the 2026 tournament. The French captain is chasing Lionel Messi's record of 18 World Cup goals, currently sitting at 16.

With 16 goals, Mbappé is already tied with German legend Miroslav Klose. A single goal against Sweden would place him second, surpassing Klose and putting him just one behind Messi. Scoring twice would see him equal Messi's tally, while a hat-trick would make him the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.

Beyond the global stage, Mbappé is already France's undisputed top scorer, boasting 60 goals in 101 appearances, a record he continues to extend. He is also set to make his 18th World Cup appearance against Sweden, a milestone that would place him among the most capped French players in the tournament's history, alongside Olivier Giroud and Raphaël Varane.

France enters the match aiming to advance to the next round, while Mbappé has another chance to solidify his legacy as one of football's greatest.

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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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