Kylian Mbappé Equals Lionel Messi's Record For Most Non-Penalty World Cup Goals

Kylian Mbappé scored in the 60th minute against Morocco in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals at Boston Stadium on July 9, 2026, bringing his career non-penalty World Cup goals to 17, equaling Lionel Messi's all-time record. The goal was also his 20th overall World Cup goal in 20 appearances, making him only the second player ever to reach that milestone, behind Messi. Mbappé additionally extended his own record for knockout stage World Cup goals to 12, with France set to face the winner of Spain vs. Belgium on July 14 if the result holds.