Kylian Mbappe continued his prolific scoring streak at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, netting a goal in France’s 2-0 quarterfinal victory over Morocco in Boston. Despite missing an early penalty, Mbappe’s second-half goal tied him with Lionel Messi for the most non-penalty goals scored in the tournament.

At 27 years old, Mbappe has surpassed Olivier Giroud to become France’s all-time leading scorer, now holding 64 goals compared to Giroud’s 57. His scoring run includes goals against Senegal, Sweden, Paraguay, and Morocco, bringing his total to 12 World Cup knockout goals, the highest in the tournament’s history.

Mbappe’s achievements highlight a historic World Cup campaign, marking significant individual and national records. Meanwhile, discussions continue around refereeing and VAR decisions during the tournament, with FIFA’s refereeing chief asserting impartiality in officiating.

Sources: Al Jazeera