We are here with Kylian Mbappe's Complete FIFA World Cup Record with the France International Side. Few players in football history have made such a massive impact on the FIFA World Cup at such a young age as Kylian Mbappé. Since making his World Cup debut in 2018, the French superstar has already become one of the tournament’s greatest scorers and most feared attacking players.
Representing France national football team, Mbappé has played in two FIFA World Cups so far , Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022, winning one title, finishing runner-up once, and collecting several individual awards along the way. At just 27 years old in 2026, he is already among the leading scorers in World Cup history with 12 goals in only 14 matches.
FIFA World Cup 2018 – Russia
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was Mbappé’s breakout tournament on the global stage. At only 19 years old, he became one of the biggest stars of the competition and helped France lift their second World Cup trophy.
Mbappé’s 2018 World Cup Stats
Matches: 7
Goals: 4
Assists: Nil
Trophy: FIFA World Cup Winner
Individual Award: Best Young Player Award
Mbappé scored his first World Cup goal against Peru in the group stage, becoming the youngest French player ever to score at a World Cup.
However, his defining performance came in the Round of 16 against Argentina national football team. Mbappé destroyed Argentina’s defense with his pace and scored twice in a thrilling 4-3 victory. His explosive display drew comparisons with legendary Brazilian icon Pelé.
In the final against Croatia national football team, Mbappé scored again as France won 4-2. He became only the second teenager after Pelé to score in a World Cup final.
His combination of pace, finishing, and confidence made him one of the faces of the tournament, and many football fans viewed him as the next global superstar.
FIFA World Cup 2022 – Qatar
Four years later, Mbappé returned to the World Cup as an established superstar and arguably delivered an even better individual campaign in Qatar.
Mbappé’s 2022 World Cup Stats
Matches: 7
Goals: 8
Assists: 2
Trophy: Runner-up
Individual Awards:
Golden Boot Winner
Silver Ball
Mbappé started the tournament strongly with goals against Australia national soccer team and Denmark national football team in the group stage.
In the knockout rounds, he continued his brilliant form. He scored twice against Poland national football team in the Round of 16 and consistently terrorized defenders throughout the tournament.
The most unforgettable moment came in the final against Argentina. Despite France struggling for much of the match, Mbappé produced one of the greatest performances ever seen in a World Cup final. He scored a stunning hat-trick, becoming the first player since Geoff Hurst in 1966 to score three goals in a World Cup final.
France eventually lost on penalties after a dramatic 3-3 draw, but Mbappé still finished as the tournament’s top scorer with eight goals and won the Golden Boot.
FIFA World Cup 2026 – USA
Kylian Mbappé has once again been the driving force behind France's FIFA World Cup campaign in 2026. The captain started the tournament in sensational form, scoring twice against Senegal before adding another brace in a 3-0 victory over Iraq, taking his tally to four goals in the group stage. His clinical finishing, blistering pace, and leadership have helped France secure qualification for the knockout stage with a game to spare. Mbappé's goals also saw him reach 16 career FIFA World Cup goals, equalling Miroslav Klose's long-standing record and further cementing his place among the greatest World Cup performers in football history.
Mbappé’s Overall FIFA World Cup Record
World Cup (Year) | Games Played | Goals | Assists |
2018 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
2022 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
2026* | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Total: | 16 | 16 | 2 |
Conclusion
Mbappé is already tied with Pelé on 12 World Cup goals and is closing in on the all-time scoring record of 16 goals held by Miroslav Klose.
With his incredible scoring rate, he is widely expected to challenge several World Cup records in future tournaments, including the all-time top scorer record and possibly multiple Golden Boots. At such a young age, his World Cup legacy is already among the greatest the sport has ever seen.
