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Published Jun 22, 2026Updated Jun 231
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Mbappé Equals Ronaldo's World Cup Goal Record with Strike Against Iraq
Kylian Mbappé scored his 15th World Cup goal against Iraq, equalling Cristiano Ronaldo's record and placing him second all-time behind Miroslav Klose. Mbappé opened the scoring in the 14th minute at the 2026 World Cup group stage match.
Quick Facts
- Scored goal in World Cup match
- Equalled Ronaldo's World Cup goal record
- Surpassed Gerd Müller's previous record
- Opened scoring for France
- Kylian Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé has equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's record of 15 goals scored across World Cup tournaments. The French captain opened the scoring against Iraq in the 14th minute of their second group stage match at the 2026 World Cup, converting a pass from Michael Olise.
With this goal, the 27-year-old Mbappé surpassed Germany's Gerd Müller's previous tally and now ranks second on the all-time World Cup scoring list. Only two players have scored more goals in World Cup tournaments: Germany's Miroslav Klose with 16 goals and Argentina's Lionel Messi, who recently extended his record to 18 goals with a brace in a 2-0 victory against Austria on June 22.
Mbappé's continued excellence at the World Cup underscores his status as one of the tournament's premier strikers. His achievement comes as France progresses through the group stage of the 2026 competition, with the captain playing a crucial role in his team's attacking play.
Why This Matters
Mbappé's achievement highlights his emergence as one of football's elite World Cup performers, placing him among the tournament's all-time greats. For French fans and national team supporters, this milestone reinforces confidence in their captain's ability to deliver crucial goals on the sport's biggest stage. With Mbappé now just one goal behind Klose and three behind Messi, his trajectory suggests he could potentially surpass both records in future tournaments, making this a significant moment in World Cup history.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 22, 2026
WireMessi scores brace (18 total goals) in Austria match (2-0)
Jun 22, 2026
WireMbappé scores 15th World Cup goal against Iraq in 14th minute
Jun 22, 2026
WireGoal reported by sport-express.net