Mbappé secures historic back-to-back World Cup statistics, chase Muller’s record

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

France captain Kylian Mbappé has become the first player in football history to secure double-digit goal contributions in consecutive World Cups, putting him within touching distance of Gerd Müller’s single-edition milestone.

France talisman Kylian Mbappé has established a magnificent piece of footballing history following his decisive performance against Morocco at the 2026 World Cup.

According to statistical insights, the prolific 27-year-old forward has become the first player ever to record double-digit goal involvements in consecutive tournaments, matching his ten-point 2022 tally with an impressive eight goals and three assists this summer.

The Les Bleus captain is rapidly approaching historical immortality as France advances into the semi-finals.

Mbappé’s eleven total goal involvements in North America leave him just two actions away from matching German icon Gerd Müller’s legendary all-time tournament record of thirteen goal contributions, which has stood completely unmatched since the 1970 edition in Mexico.

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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