Kylian Mbappé continued his extraordinary FIFA World Cup journey on Thursday, delivering another standout performance to guide France to a 2-0 victory over Morocco in the quarter-finals of the 2026 tournament.
The French captain broke the deadlock in the 59th minute with a clinical finish, before Ousmane Dembélé sealed the win with a second goal, securing France’s place in the semi-finals.
With his latest strike, Mbappé further cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players in World Cup history, extending an already remarkable list of records and milestones.
The 27-year-old forward has now made three World Cup appearances (2018, 2022, and 2026), winning the tournament in 2018 and finishing as runner-up in 2022.
He has also featured in two World Cup finals, underlining his consistency on football’s biggest stage.
Mbappé is now France’s joint-most capped World Cup player with 20 appearances, equalling Hugo Lloris’ record. His 17 World Cup victories place him level with Germany legend Miroslav Klose, with only Lionel Messi ahead on 20 wins.
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In front of goal, Mbappé’s numbers are equally astonishing. He has scored 20 World Cup goals, matching Lionel Messi as the joint-highest scorer in the competition’s history, while maintaining an impressive average of one goal per game. He has also contributed five assists across his World Cup career.
Notably, Mbappé holds the record for the most goals in World Cup knockout matches, with 12 goals — surpassing Brazilian greats Ronaldo and Leônidas. He has also netted four goals in World Cup finals, the highest ever by any player.
His individual accolades include winning the Golden Boot at the 2022 World Cup with eight goals and claiming the FIFA Young Player Award in 2018.
Additionally, Mbappé has recorded six braces across three tournaments and famously scored a hat-trick in the 2022 final against Argentina.
Following their victory over Morocco, France will now face the winner of the clash between Spain and Belgium in the semi-finals, as they continue their quest for another World Cup title.
With his consistent brilliance and record-breaking performances, Mbappé is rapidly redefining greatness on the world stage.
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