Kylian Mbappé scores his eighth goal of the World Cup, equaling Lionel Messi for the tournament lead

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Kylian Mbappé is keeping pace with Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot at the World Cup. Mbappé made up for missing a first-half penalty in France’s 2-0 quarterfinal victory over Morocco on Thursday by scoring a goal in the 60th minute.
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Kylian Mbappe World Cup goals to games ratio: How French star's pace compares to Messi, Haaland others

With his latest quarterfinal goal against Morocco, here is a look at Mbappe's stellar goal-to-game ratio at the World Cup.

Serene Mbappe and emotional Messi are going goal for goal (and miss for miss) in World Cup chase

Mbappe and France have glided through the World Cup knockouts while Messi and Argentina have survived chaos. Will they both reach a final?
Fox Sports

Tracking Every Kylian Mbappé Goal At The 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi has already made history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but Kylian Mbappé is on his heels. The France star has already broken his team's record for the most international goals scored, and he's right behind Messi's ever-increasing record for the ...
Newsday

Kylian Mbappé of France scores 2 goals to reach 16 in World Cup career, tying for 2nd most

PHILADELPHIA — Mbappé is coming for Messi. Kylian Mbappé of France scored two goals on Monday to reach 16 for his World Cup career, moving into a tie for second most in tournament history as he tries to keep pace with new record holder Lionel Messi.
Sports Illustrated

Kylian Mbappe Is Three Goals Away From World Cup Immortality

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — After a season of relentless boos from Real Madrid supporters, there was a contagious smile on Kylian Mbappé’s face as a crowd of over 80,000 fans sang his praises at MetLife Stadium. It was anything but a vintage performance ...