Kylian Mbappé scores his 15th World Cup goal against Iraq
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 9:37 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Kylian Mbappé of France scored his 15th career World Cup goal in the 14th minute against Iraq in a match on June 22, 2026, giving France a 1-0 lead. This goal ties him for third most in World Cup history alongside Ronaldo, moving past Gerd Müller. Earlier on the same day, Lionel Messi set the all-time tournament record at 18 goals. Mbappé, competing in his third World Cup, has previously helped France secure victory in 2018 and reach the final in 2022. France entered this tournament as a co-favorite with Spain.
- •Mbappé scored in the 14th minute against Iraq.
- •He ties for third in World Cup goals with 15.
- •Messi set a new tournament record with 18 goals.
- •Mbappé has scored three goals in the current World Cup.
- •France entered the tournament as a co-favorite with Spain.
- 9:37 PMYahoo Sports — Kylian Mbappé of France scores his 15th World Cup goal, tying for 3rd most in history
"Kylian Mbappé of France scored his 15th career World Cup goal on Monday, moving into a tie for third most in tournament history as he tries to keep pace with new record holder Lionel Messi. Playing in his third World Cup, the 27-year-old Mbappé matched Brazil great Ronaldo on the goals list and moved past Gerd Müller of West Germany. Miroslav Klose of Germany is second with 16.
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