Kylian Mbappe achieved a milestone on Saturday as he guided France to a 1-0 victory over Paraguay during their Round of 16 match in the 2026 World Cup.
The Real Madrid striker secured the win by converting a penalty, moving his national team into the quarter-finals. This strike marked his 55th goal across all competitions for his country and club during the 2025-26 campaign.
According to data from Stats Foot, the 27-year-old has surpassed his prior personal best of 54 goals, which he established during the 2022-23 season. By reaching 55 goals, he has set a new record for the highest number of goals scored by a French player within a single season. Looking ahead, Mbappe aims to maintain this momentum when France takes on Morocco in the upcoming quarter-final match this Thursday.
