Kylian Mbappé scores ninth World Cup knockout goal in France match
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 10:09 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Kylian Mbappé scored his ninth goal in the knockout stage of the World Cup on June 30 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This achievement breaks the previous record held by Brazilian legends Leonidas and Ronaldo. Mbappé scored just before halftime with a shot that followed a give-and-go with Ousmane Dembélé, finishing past Sweden's Jacob Widell Zetterström. The dominant French team outshot Sweden 15-3 in the first half, with Mbappé also striking the post earlier in the match. This is also coach Didier Deschamps' first game back on the sideline after attending his mother’s funeral.
- •France played Sweden in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- •Mbappé scored in the 45th minute.
- •He ties with Erling Haaland for fifth goals in the tournament.
- •Deschamps returned after missing a previous match.
- •Match conditions included 90-degree weather and poor air quality.
- 12:04 AMESPN — Mbappé sets record to lead France past Sweden
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — France forward Kylian Mbappé scores his 17th World Cup goal, a record 9th in the knockout round
"France forward Kylian Mbappé scored his ninth goal in the knockout stage of the World Cup on Tuesday, breaking a tie with Brazilian greats Leonidas and Ronaldo for the most in the history of the tournament. After a give-and-go with Ousmane Dembélé, Mbappé scored on a terrific individual effort in the 45th minute. Mbappé crossed over Viktor Gyökeres before firing his shot past Sweden goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterström.
"Kylian Mbappé broke the record for most goals in World Cup knockout matches and moved within a single goal of Lionel Messi's overall tournament mark, as his two goals led France to a 3-0 win over Sweden.
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External links- ESPNJul 1, 2026, 12:04 AMMbappé sets record to lead France past Sweden
Kylian Mbappé broke the record for most goals in World Cup knockout matches and moved within a single goal of Lionel Messi's overall tournament mark, as his two goals led France to a 3-0 win over Sweden.
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 10:09 PMFrance forward Kylian Mbappé scores his 17th World Cup goal, a record 9th in the knockout round
France forward Kylian Mbappé scored his ninth goal in the knockout stage of the World Cup on Tuesday, breaking a tie with Brazilian greats Leonidas and Ronaldo for the most in the history of the tournament. After a give-and-go with Ousmane Dembélé, Mbappé scored on a terrific individual effort in the 45th minute. Mbappé crossed over Viktor Gyökeres before firing his shot past Sweden goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterström.
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