Mbappé scores ninth knockout goal, surpasses Ronaldo in World Cup record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 10:18 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Kylian Mbappé scored in a knockout match against Sweden on June 30, 2026, marking his ninth goal at this stage of the World Cup. With this achievement, he surpasses Brazilian legends Leônidas and Ronaldo, who both scored eight goals in knockout matches. Mbappé's performance continues to bolster his status as a key figure in France's World Cup campaign. The captain of Les Bleus aims to further improve his record in upcoming matches as the tournament progresses.
- •Mbappé scores against Sweden in round of 16.
- •He reaches nine goals in World Cup knockout stages.
- •Surpasses Leônidas and Ronaldo's eight-goal record.
- •Pulls ahead of Pelé and Just Fontaine's seven goals.
- 10:18 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Mbappé surpasses Ronaldo to claim a prestigious record
"Kylian Mbappé continues to write his legend in the World Cup.By finding the back of the net once again in a knockout match, against Sweden in the round of 16, the captain of Les Bleus scored his nint...
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