EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Kylian Mbappé continues to score goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In the 45th minute of Tuesday’s Round of 32 match against Sweden, Mbappe swung through the Swedish defense and scored, beating Broghardt goaltender Jakob Wider Zetterström at the net to give France a 1-0 lead just before half-time.
This was Mbappé’s ninth goal in the World Cup finals, and a record for an individual player in the tournament. This was also his fifth goal in the 2026 World Cup. He now surpasses Germany’s Miroslav Klose to become the second-highest goalscorer in men’s World Cup history, behind Lionel Messi’s 19 World Cup goals for Argentina.
Mbappé’s goal ended a strong first half, with France and Mbappé unable to score early in the game. In the 20th minute, Mbappe swung past the Swedish defense in midfield to clear the grass, but the goal was ruled out for offside. Moments later, Mbappe hit the post with a shot that briefly sparked a post-goal celebration.
This is the third game in this tournament that the Real Madrid forward has scored for France. His first goal on Tuesday was the 61st of his Les Bleus career, joining France’s all-time goalscoring list.
But in true Mbappé fashion, that wouldn’t be his last goal of the day.
In the 74th minute, Mbappe curled a shot past Videl Zetterström for his 18th World Cup goal, bringing him within one goal of Messi. It was Mbappé’s third second goal in this tournament.
Mbappé helped lead France to four consecutive World Cup finals. Les Bleus won Group I with nine points after defeating Senegal, Iraq and Norway.
If France defeats Sweden on Tuesday, Les Bleus will face Paraguay on Saturday, July 4th at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
