Guinness World Records has congratulated Kylian Mbappé, who has officially extended his record for the most goals scored in FIFA World Cup knockout stages to 11 a landmark achievement that further solidifies his reputation as one of football’s greatest big‑stage performers.
Softfootball confirms Mbappé added four goals in the 2026 World Cup group stage, building on the seven knockout‑stage goals he had already accumulated before the tournament, bringing his total to 11 as of 2026.
His group‑stage performance included:
- 2 goals in France’s 3–1 win over Senegal in their opening match
- 2 goals in France’s 3–0 victory over Iran in their second match
- 0 goals in France’s final group game against Norway, where Ousmane Dembélé stole the spotlight with a hat‑trick in a 4–1 win
On the Guinness World Records Facebook page on Sunday, 5 July 2026, the organisation congratulated Mbappé with the following message:
Congratulations to Kylian Mbappé who has extended his record for the most goals scored in the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup to 11 🇫🇷⚽
Mbappé’s consistency, explosiveness, and ability to deliver on the biggest stage continue to set him apart, and Guinness World Records’ recognition highlights the magnitude of his achievement.
