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Real Madrid players score record 19 goals in World Cup, surpassing previous club best
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Real Madrid players score record 19 goals in World Cup, surpassing previous club best

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Real Madrid players have set a new World Cup record, scoring 19 goals in the 2026 North American tournament, surpassing the previous record held by Honvéd Budapest.
  • Kylian Mbappé (8 goals) and Jude Bellingham (6 goals) are leading the scoring for Real Madrid players, with Vinícius Júnior (4 goals) and Arda Güler (1 goal) also contributing.
  • With France and England reaching the semifinals, the goal tally for Real Madrid players is expected to increase further.

Real Madrid has established a new benchmark in World Cup history, with its players collectively scoring a record 19 goals in the ongoing 2026 North American World Cup. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 18 goals, jointly held by Hungary's Honvéd Budapest in 1954 and Germany's Bayern Munich in 2014, as well as Paris Saint-Germain in the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

The current scoring prowess is largely driven by French forward Kylian Mbappé, who has netted 8 goals, and English midfielder Jude Bellingham, with 6 goals. Brazilian winger Vinícius Júnior has added 4 goals, and Turkish talent Arda Güler has scored 1 goal, bringing the club's total to 19. Mbappé's tally places him just one goal behind Lionel Messi in the all-time World Cup scoring list.

Kylian Mbappé has scored 8 goals and Jude Bellingham has scored 6 goals, combining for 14 goals.

— N/ADetails on the goal contributions of Real Madrid players in the 2022 World Cup.

Given that both France and England have advanced to the semifinals, Mbappé and Bellingham, respectively, are guaranteed to play at least two more matches. This extended participation significantly increases the likelihood of Real Madrid players adding to their impressive goal count before the tournament concludes. The club's dominance in World Cup scoring highlights the caliber of talent within its squad and their impact on the international stage.

Vinícius Júnior has scored 4 goals, and Arda Güler has scored 1 goal.

— N/ADetails on the goal contributions of Real Madrid players in the 2022 World Cup.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.