Mbappé joins Stabile, Kocsis and Messi in World Cup record books

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Kylian Mbappé has cemented his place in football history by becoming only the fourth player ever to score two or more goals in three consecutive FIFA World Cup matches, trailing just behind Lionel Messi’s newly established tournament record.

French captain Kylian Mbappé delivered another masterclass performance on Monday, netting a crucial brace during France’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Iraq.

The clinical double officially elevates the 27-year-old forward into an elite historic circle, securing his position alongside Guillermo Stabile of Argentina, Hungary’s Sandor Kocsis and Argentina’s Lionel Messi as the only players to score multiple goals in three straight World Cup games.

The Real Madrid superstar opened the scoring in his 100th international appearance with a spectacular 14th-minute strike before enduring a lengthy two-hour weather delay.

Undeterred by the thunderstorms, Mbappé capitalized on a defensive error early in the second half to secure his 16th career World Cup goal, moving him into joint-second place all-time alongside German icon Miroslav Klose.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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