What happened: Kylian Mbappe has scored his 16th career World Cup goal, drawing level with Miroslav Klose's longstanding tournament record. The milestone moves Mbappe into a tie for second on the all-time list, behind only Lionel Messi.
FC·June 22, 2026 08:26 PM ET
Mbappe matches Klose's World Cup goal record, trails Messi for all-time mark
Mbappe ties Klose at 16, two behind Messi.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 231 min read
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