Kylian Mbappé joins Gerd Müller in third place on all-time World Cup scoring list

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

France captain Kylian Mbappé moved into joint third place on the all-time FIFA World Cup scoring list after netting twice in a 3–1 victory over Senegal.

Kylian Mbappé cemented his legendary status by surging into joint third place on the all-time FIFA World Cup scoring chart.

The French captain delivered a spectacular second-half brace during Les Bleus’ 3–1 opening group-stage victory against Senegal at the New York/New Jersey Stadium, instantly igniting France’s campaign for a third global title.

The clinical double took the 27-year-old superstar to 14 career World Cup goals, drawing him level with West Germany icon Gerd Müller.

By hitting this milestone, Mbappé bypassed football legends Pelé, Just Fontaine, and Lionel Messi. He now sits just two goals behind Miroslav Klose’s historic record of 16 final tournament goals.

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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