How many World Cup goals does Mbappé have after Sweden win?
If you are asking how many World Cup goals Kylian Mbappé has, the answer is 18 after he scored twice in France's 3-0 knockout win over Sweden on Tuesday. Those strikes also made him the all-time leader in knockout-stage World Cup goals with 10, breaking a tie with Brazil greats Leônidas and Ronaldo. Lionel Messi leads the overall chart with 19 goals.
Key Takeaways
- Mbappé has 18 career World Cup goals, one behind Lionel Messi's record 19.
- His brace against Sweden gave him 10 knockout-stage goals, an all-time tournament record.
- France advanced with a 3-0 win; Mbappé has six goals at the 2026 World Cup.
- Mbappé moved past Miroslav Klose into second on the all-time World Cup scoring list.
- Mbappé and Messi are tied with six goals in the 2026 Golden Boot race.
How many World Cup goals does Kylian Mbappé have?
After his brace against Sweden, Kylian Mbappé has scored 18 goals across his World Cup career. He reached 17 with his first-half strike, breaking a tie with Germany's Miroslav Klose for second place on the all-time list, then added an 18th in the second half.
At 27, Mbappé sits one goal behind Lionel Messi, who leads with 19 after a prolific 2026 group stage. Both stars have six goals at this tournament and are tied atop the Golden Boot race, according to Yahoo Sports.
What World Cup knockout record did Mbappé set against Sweden?
Mbappé's first-half goal was his ninth in World Cup knockout rounds, breaking a three-way tie with Brazil's Leônidas and Ronaldo for the most in elimination games. He added a 10th after the break to put France up 3-0 and officially seal Sweden's exit.
Across nine knockout appearances spanning the 2018, 2022, and 2026 World Cups, Mbappé has been ruthlessly consistent when stakes are highest. He scored five knockout goals in 2022, including a hat trick in the final against Argentina, and three more during France's 2018 title run.
Where does Mbappé rank on the all-time World Cup scorers list?
Mbappé is second all-time with 18 goals, one behind Messi's 19. Klose, who entered the 2026 tournament as the record holder, now sits third with 16 career World Cup goals, according to USA Today.
France won the 2018 World Cup behind a teenage Mbappé and returned to the 2022 final, where he scored three goals in a penalty-shootout loss to Messi's Argentina. With France through to the next round, the race for history is very much alive.
How did France beat Sweden in the knockout round?
France ousted Sweden 3-0 in Tuesday's knockout match. Mbappé opened the scoring just before halftime and added a second after France had already built a 2-0 lead, turning a competitive tie into a comfortable victory.
The win sends France deeper into the bracket and adds another chapter to Mbappé's growing legend. For more star-driven sports moments, follow our Celebrity Breaking News coverage.