Kylian Mbappé Joins Exclusive FIFA World Cup Goals Club with 10-Goal Tournament
FIFA World Cup 2026 has witnessed another remarkable milestone as Kylian Mbappé became only the fourth player in history to score 10 or more goals in a single FIFA World Cup.
The French forward finished the tournament with 10 goals, joining one of the most exclusive clubs in World Cup history. Before Mbappé, only three legendary footballers had achieved the feat over the past seven decades.
Players with 10+ Goals in a Single FIFA World Cup
| Player | Country | Goals | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sándor Kocsis | Hungary | 11 | 1954 |
| Just Fontaine | France | 13 | 1958 |
| Gerd Müller | West Germany | 10 | 1970 |
| Kylian Mbappé | France | 10 | 2026 |
After a wait of 56 years since Gerd Müller’s achievement in 1970, Mbappé has added his name to this elite list, underlining another memorable FIFA World Cup campaign.
Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in India
Football fans in India can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Malayalam through ZEE5. Malayalam commentary is also available on Zee Keralam, while television viewers can watch the matches on the Unite8 Sports channels.
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Kylian Mbappé Tops FIFA World Cup 2026 Scorers, Lionel Messi Finishes Second
FIFA World Cup 2026 Top Scorers
| Rank | Player | Country | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kylian Mbappé | France | 10 |
| 2 | Lionel Messi | Argentina | 8 |
| 3 | Jude Bellingham | England | 7 |
| 3 | Erling Haaland | Norway | 7 |
| 5 | Harry Kane | England | 6 |
| 5 | Ousmane Dembélé | France | 6 |
Mbappé Joins an Elite FIFA World Cup Club
With 10 goals in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Kylian Mbappé became only the fourth player in history to score at least 10 goals in a single edition of the tournament. He joined an exclusive list featuring Sándor Kocsis (1954), Just Fontaine (1958), and Gerd Müller (1970).
Meanwhile, Lionel Messi finished the tournament with eight goals, playing a pivotal role in Argentina’s run to the FIFA World Cup Final and securing second place in the Golden Boot standings.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Live
The FIFA World Cup 2026 reaches its grand finale as Spain take on Argentina on 20 July at 12:30 AM (IST). Football fans in India can watch the Final live on ZEE5 in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Malayalam, while television viewers can tune in to the Unite8 Sports channels. Malayalam commentary is also available on Zee Keralam, with DD Sports telecasting the Final for DD Free Dish viewers.
Fixture (20 July):
- Spain vs Argentina – 12:30 AM (IST)
