Kylian Mbappé shatters World Cup record with 10th bracket goal

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

French talisman Kylian Mbappé made tournament history by netting twice against Sweden to become the first player ever to score ten career FIFA World Cup knockout stage goals.

France captain Kylian Mbappé achieved unprecedented World Cup history on Tuesday evening during Les Bleus’ dominant 3-0 Round of 32 victory over Sweden.

The 27-year-old superstar generated a spectacular brace at the New York New Jersey Stadium, propelling his side forward while establishing an absolute milestone as international football’s premier big-game performer.

The clinical performance elevated Mbappé’s career knockout stage tally to ten goals across just nine elimination matches.

This feat breaks a long-standing tie with Brazilian legends Ronaldo Nazário and Leônidas, who previously shared the record with eight knockout goals apiece.

Additionally, the brace brings Mbappé to 18 total World Cup goals, positioning him just one behind Lionel Messi’s all-time historical record.

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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