Mbappe, Dembele Equal Ronaldo, Rivaldo’s Brazil Goal Haul

France's dynamic attacking duo, Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, have etched their names in World Cup history by scoring a combined 13 goals in the 2026 tournament, a feat not seen since Brazil's Ronaldo and Rivaldo in 2002.

Mbappé's eighth goal of the competition and Dembélé's fifth propelled France to a 2-0 victory over Morocco in the quarter-finals, securing their spot in the semi-finals. This achievement marks the first time since the 2002 World Cup that two players from the same national team have each scored at least five goals in a single edition.

"It’s a position I’m very comfortable in, with France as much as with Paris Saint-Germain," Dembélé said after the match. "I’ve said it already: I’m getting stronger with every match in this competition." Mbappé's goal was his 20th in as many World Cup matches, further solidifying his status as one of the tournament's all-time greats.

The French pair now stand alongside legendary World Cup partnerships such as Hungary's Gyorgy Sarosi and Gyula Zsengeller (1938), Brazil's Pele and Vava (1958), and Argentina's Diego Maradona and Jorge Valdano (1986). With at least two more matches to play, Mbappé and Dembélé have the opportunity to surpass the 2002 Brazilian duo and set a new record for goals scored by two players from the same team in a single World Cup campaign.

France's journey continues as they aim to emulate Brazil's 2002 triumph, with Mbappé and Dembélé leading the charge. Their remarkable scoring record provides a strong foundation for their aspirations to lift the trophy.

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It’s a position I’m very comfortable in, with France as much as with Paris Saint-Germain. I’ve said it already: I’m getting stronger with every match in this competition.