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Kylian Mbappe matches Messi with 20 World Cup goals in 20 games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 11:55 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Kylian Mbappe matches Messi with 20 World Cup goals in 20 games
Summary

Kylian Mbappe scored his 20th World Cup goal in France's recent quarterfinal against Morocco, achieving a remarkable goal-to-game ratio of 1:1 over 20 matches. This performance ties him with Lionel Messi as the only players to reach 20 goals in World Cup history. Mbappe, who is just 27 years old, accomplished this milestone in 11 fewer games than Messi. He now needs one more goal to surpass Messi's all-time record of 21 World Cup goals. The tournament continues to showcase his exceptional talent and could provide him another chance to enhance his record further.

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  • •Mbappe has scored 20 goals in 20 World Cup matches.
  • •He tied Messi for 20 World Cup goals during the quarterfinal.
  • •The match against Morocco ended with France leading following his goal.
  • •Mbappe needs one goal to break the all-time World Cup scoring record.
  • •He is expected to play in future tournaments, including the 2030 World Cup.
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  • 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — Kylian Mbappe World Cup goals to games ratio: How French star's pace compares to Messi, Haaland others
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With his latest quarterfinal goal against Morocco, here is a look at Mbappe's stellar goal-to-game ratio at the World Cup.

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