Mbappé and Dembélé Match Ronaldo, Rivaldo's Goal Record

Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé contributed significantly to France's advancement to the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals with a 2-0 win against Morocco. Mbappé opened the scoring, marking his eighth goal of the tournament, while Dembélé quickly added a second, bringing his total to five goals.

This performance allowed the French duo to equal the combined goal tally of Brazil's legendary pair Ronaldo and Rivaldo, who scored 13 goals during the 2002 World Cup. The match showcased Mbappé's skill, as he finished with his right foot past Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.

Both players have now entered an exclusive circle in World Cup history, being the first from their nation to score at least five goals in a single tournament. With two fixtures remaining, they have the opportunity to surpass the Brazilian duo's record.