Kylian Mbappé extends World Cup knockout record, leaves top nations behind

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

France captain Kylian Mbappé has extended his record-breaking tally to 11 World Cup knockout-stage goals since 2018, outscoring elite footballing nations like Brazil, England, and Spain in that span.

France forward Kylian Mbappé continues his historic run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, extending his record-breaking tally to 11 career knockout-stage goals.

The milestone was achieved during France’s hard-fought victory over Paraguay in the Round of 16. Mbappé’s clinical form further secures his status as the highest goalscorer in the tournament’s modern elimination history.

Remarkably, the 27-year-old captain has single-handedly outscored several elite football nations in knockout rounds since the 2018 tournament.

In that time frame, Mbappé’s 11 goals surpass the total knockout outputs of Brazil and England, who have each scored 10. Portugal follows with nine goals, while 2010 champions Spain have managed just four.

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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