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Mbappe Breaks French World Cup Caps Record
15 Jul
Summary
- Kylian Mbappe is now France's most-capped player in World Cup history.
- He surpassed Hugo Lloris' record of 20 appearances with his 21st match.
- Mbappe has scored 20 goals and provided 5 assists in 21 World Cup games.
Kylian Mbappe achieved a historic milestone on July 14, 2026, becoming France's most-capped player in FIFA World Cup history. This significant achievement occurred during France's semifinal clash against Spain.
With his 21st World Cup appearance, Mbappe surpassed the previous record of 20 matches held by renowned goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. Lloris had represented France across four World Cup tournaments, captaining the team to victory in 2018.
Mbappe's World Cup journey began in 2018, and he has since featured in every match for Les Bleus. His impressive record includes 20 goals and five assists in 21 matches, highlighting his consistent impact on the global stage.
His performances have been stellar, including winning the Best Young Player award in 2018 and the Golden Boot in 2022 with eight goals, notably a hat-trick in the final. In the ongoing 2026 World Cup, he has already recorded eight goals and three assists.
