France captain, Kylian Mbappe
France captain, Kylian Mbappé has continued to rewrite football history after becoming only the fourth player ever to score multiple goals in three consecutive FIFA World Cup appearances.
The 27-year-old Real Madrid forward achieved the remarkable feat during France’s impressive 3-0 victory over Iraq, where he scored twice to guide Les Bleus to another important win in the tournament.
Mbappé’s latest milestone adds another remarkable chapter to his growing World Cup legacy. Before his brace against Iraq, the French superstar had already found the net twice against Senegal. He also produced one of the most memorable individual performances in World Cup history during the 2022 final in Qatar, scoring a stunning hat-trick against Argentina.
According to football statistics platform OptaJoe, Mbappé has now joined a very exclusive group of players who have achieved this rare scoring consistency on football’s biggest stage.
“Mbappé is now the fourth player to score two goals plus in at least three successive FIFA World Cup appearances,” OptaJoe confirmed.
The France captain now stands alongside legendary names such as Sándor Kocsis, who achieved the feat during the 1954 tournament, Guillermo Stábile from the 1930 World Cup, and Lionel Messi, who also reached the milestone in 2026.
Football analysts say Mbappé’s achievement further strengthens his reputation as one of the greatest attackers of his generation. His ability to deliver decisive performances under pressure has made him one of France’s most valuable players as they aim for another World Cup triumph.
Beyond individual records, Mbappé remains focused on France’s bigger objective. The forward is expected to lead the team into their final Group I clash against Norway, a match that will determine the group winner.
Both France and Norway have already secured qualification for the Round of 32 after collecting six points from their opening two matches. However, Friday’s encounter will decide which team finishes at the top of the group.
Fans and football experts have praised Mbappé’s consistency, with many describing his performances as “game-changing.” His current form has also revived memories of his outstanding display in Qatar, where he nearly single-handedly pushed France close to another World Cup trophy.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will remain on Mbappé to see whether his record-breaking form can inspire France to another historic World Cup campaign.
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