Mbappé’s World Cup goals: the full breakdown
Mbappé has reached 16 World Cup goals across three tournaments, all before turning 28.
He scored four in 2018, eight in 2022, and has four so far in 2026, per Olympics.com.
| Tournament | Goals | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 (Russia) | 4 | Scored in the 4–2 final win over Croatia; won the Young Player Award |
| 2022 (Qatar) | 8 | Won the Golden Boot; hat-trick in the final against Argentina |
| 2026 (so far) | 4 | Braces vs Senegal (3–1, 16 Jun) and Iraq (22 Jun) |
| Total | 16 | France’s most ever at the World Cup |
His 2018 tally included a goal in the final, when he became the first teenager since Pelé to score in a World Cup final, as ESPN notes.
His eight goals in 2022 earned him the Golden Boot, capped by a hat-trick in the final that Argentina still won on penalties.
Where he ranks on the all-time World Cup scorers list
Mbappé’s 16 goals now place him level with Germany’s Miroslav Klose, second on the all-time World Cup scoring list behind only Lionel Messi.
The current top of the all-time list looks like this:
- Lionel Messi (Argentina): 18
- Miroslav Klose (Germany) & Kylian Mbappé (France): 16
- Ronaldo (Brazil): 15
- Gerd Müller (Germany): 14
- Just Fontaine (France): 13
- Pelé (Brazil): 12
Messi pulled clear of the field with his brace against Austria on 22 June, breaking Klose’s old men’s record of 16, according to ESPN.
At 27, Mbappé has a strong chance of catching Messi at this or a future tournament, with France still alive in the group stage.
The records Mbappé has already broken
Mbappé is now France’s all-time top scorer with 58 international goals, reports Al Jazeera. His 57th and 58th goals came against Senegal in just his 99th cap, eclipsing Giroud’s 57.
The milestones he has reached include:
- France’s all-time top scorer: 58 goals, passing Olivier Giroud, who needed 137 caps to Mbappé’s 99
- France’s top World Cup scorer: 16 goals, overtaking Just Fontaine’s 13, all scored at the 1958 World Cup
- Youngest player to reach 16 World Cup goals
- 2022 Golden Boot winner: the tournament’s eight-goal top scorer
For context on how that 2022 award fits the wider history, see our guide to recent World Cup Golden Boot winners.
Mbappé at the 2026 World Cup so far
Mbappé scored twice as France beat Senegal 3–1 on 16 June at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, reports Al Jazeera.
He then struck twice again as France beat Iraq 3–0 on 22 June in Philadelphia, a brace on his 100th cap that took him to 16 World Cup goals, reports Al Jazeera.
France sit in Group I alongside Senegal, Iraq and Norway.
- France 3–1 Senegal: 16 June, at MetLife Stadium near New York
- France 3–0 Iraq: 22 June, in Philadelphia
- Norway v France: 26 June, near Boston (final group game)
Check out our guide on French team match schedules here.
With the tournament still in the group stage, Mbappé is firmly in the running for another Golden Boot. You can follow the scoring race on our World Cup top scorer tracker.
See Mbappe’s journey in person
If you want to catch France in person, the 2026 tournament is spread across host cities in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Use the Wego flight tracker to plan around match days.
For the upcoming France fixture, you can search:
- Flights to Boston and hotels in Boston for the Norway match on 26 June
Messi’s Argentina, meanwhile, opened in Kansas City, so fans tracking the all-time scoring race have plenty of host cities to follow.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many World Cup goals does Mbappé have in total?
Sixteen, as of 25 June 2026. That breaks down as four in 2018, eight in 2022, and four so far in 2026 (braces vs Senegal and Iraq).
Who has scored the most World Cup goals ever?
Lionel Messi holds the record with 18. Klose and Mbappé are next on 16, ahead of Brazil’s Ronaldo on 15.
Did Mbappé win the Golden Boot?
Yes, he won the 2022 World Cup Golden Boot with eight goals. He is among the contenders again in 2026.
When does France play next at the 2026 World Cup?
France have already beaten Senegal and Iraq. Their final group game is against Norway near Boston on 26 June.
Sources
- The Globe and Mail — Mbappé surpasses Messi, Pelé in career World Cup goals
- France 24 — Mbappé becomes France’s record scorer as Les Bleus down Senegal
- Al Jazeera — Mbappé brace fires France to 3–1 win over Senegal
- Al Jazeera — Which France and World Cup records did Mbappé break?
- Al Jazeera — Mbappé leads France to win over Iraq in lightning-delayed World Cup tie
- ESPN — Kylian Mbappé at the World Cup: history, results, stats
- Olympics.com — Kylian Mbappé at the FIFA World Cup: records, goals and stats
- France 24 — Messi equals World Cup goalscoring record with hat-trick vs Algeria
- Sky Sports — World Cup 2026 Group I guide: fixtures and schedule
- ESPN — Messi’s all-time record 18; Mbappé equals Klose with 16, sets record with 100
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