Mbappé Hits 10 Goals, Shatters 56-Year World Cup Scoring Record

Kylian Mbappé has etched his name in World Cup history by scoring his 10th goal of the 2026 tournament, a feat not achieved by any player in 56 years. The French star reached this milestone during the third-place playoff match against England, which France ultimately lost 6-4. Mbappé's performance also places him in contention for the Golden Boot, having surpassed Lionel Messi in career World Cup goals with a total of 22.

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Kylian Mbappé scored his 10th goal in the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first player in 56 years to reach double digits in a single tournament.

Mbappé's two goals in the match against England brought his tournament tally to 10 goals and 4 assists, positioning him as the current leading scorer. This achievement marks the first time since Gerd Müller in the 1970 Mexico World Cup that a player has scored 10 or more goals in a single tournament. His career World Cup goal count now stands at 22, edging past Messi's 21.

The third-place playoff itself was a high-scoring affair, with a combined total of 10 goals scored between France and England. This set a new record for the most goals in a World Cup third-place match, surpassing the previous record of nine goals from the 1958 match between France and West Germany. England secured a 6-4 victory, achieving their best World Cup finish since winning the tournament in 1966.

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Mbappé now leads the tournament with 10 goals and 4 assists, surpassing Lionel Messi in career World Cup goals with 22.

England's strong performance in the match included early goals from Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, who also completed a hat-trick. Despite France's second-half comeback, spurred by Mbappé, England managed to hold on for the win. This victory marks a significant achievement for England, whose previous best finishes were fourth place in 1990 and 2018.

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The third-place match between France and England saw a record-breaking 10 goals, with England ultimately winning 6-4.