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Kylian Mbappe ties for third in World Cup goals after scoring twice against Senegal

Kylian Mbappe found the net twice in the match against Senegal, raising his World Cup tally to 14 goals. This milestone puts him in a tie for third place among all-time scorers. Now, he sits just one goal shy of Brazilian Ronaldo and two behind the record holder, Miroslav Klose.

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Jun 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Kylian Mbappe ties for third in World Cup goals after scoring twice against Senegal

Key Takeaways

  • •Kylian Mbappe's two goals against Senegal brought his World Cup total to 14, tying him with Gerd Muller for third all-time.
  • •At just 27, Mbappe has already surpassed Lionel Messi and Just Fontaine in World Cup scoring rankings.
  • •In the past season, Mbappe scored 42 goals and provided 7 assists in 44 matches for Real Madrid.
  • •Mbappe won the World Cup in 2018 in Russia and earned a silver medal in the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
  • •Only Ronaldo and Miroslav Klose have scored more World Cup goals than Mbappe, with 15 and 16 respectively.

Kylian Mbappe made World Cup history with two goals against Senegal in group stage,bringing his tally to 14. This puts him tied for third all-time with German great Gerd Muller. He's now ahead of Lionel Messi and Just Fontaine in the rankings.

At just 27, Mbappe is a key player for Real Madrid,where he landed in 2024. Last season, he was on fire — 42 goals,7 assists across 44 matches. His efforts clinched both Spanish Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup for Madrid .

In World Cup scoring,only two legends surpass Mbappe: Brazil's Ronaldo with 15 goals and Germany's Miroslav Klose,who holds record at 16. Mbappe's journey with France includes a 2018 World Cup win and a silver in 2022 . His rise in scoring shows his talent,his crucial role for France...but how much higher can he climb?

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