Mbappé Equals Miroslav Klose’s 16-Goal World Cup Record, Moves Closer to Lionel Messi

• Kylian Mbappé has matched Miroslav Klose’s World Cup goals record with 16 goals, moving within two of Lionel Messi’s all-time mark and edging closer to making history for France.

France superstar Kylian Mbappé has etched his name deeper into World Cup history after scoring his 16th goal in the competition, equalling the long-standing record of German legend Miroslav Klose.

The 27-year-old forward reached the milestone during France’s dominant victory over Iraq, continuing his incredible scoring form on football’s biggest stage.

Mbappé now sits joint-second on the all-time World Cup goalscoring chart, with only Lionel Messi‘s 18 goals standing between him and the outright record.

Remarkably, Mbappé has reached the 16-goal mark in just 16 World Cup appearances, highlighting his extraordinary consistency and efficiency in the tournament.

Since making his World Cup debut in 2018, the French captain has become one of the competition’s most feared players, winning the tournament in Russia and helping France reach another final in Qatar.

With France already through to the knockout stage and several games potentially still ahead, Mbappé now has a golden opportunity to surpass both Klose and Messi and become the greatest World Cup goalscorer in history.

At just 27 years old, the French superstar’s World Cup legacy continues to grow, and his latest achievement further cements his place among football’s all-time greats.