As of Tuesday, 16th June 2026, Kylian Mbappé is now only two goals away from becoming the highest goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history. This comes after France’s 3–1 victory over Senegal in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup.
Softfootball can confirm that as of this date, Miroslav Klose still holds the world record with 16 World Cup goals, while Mbappé has now reached 14 goals, an extraordinary achievement for a player who is just 27 years old.
Klose, born in Poland before moving to Germany as a child, enjoyed a 17‑year professional career, won the 2014 World Cup, and later managed top‑flight clubs. His record has stood since Brazil 2014, but Mbappé is now closing in rapidly.
Mbappé’s consistency on the world stage has placed him among the greatest tournament performers ever, and with France expected to go deep into the competition, the possibility of him breaking the record this World Cup is very real.
