Mbappé Scores Historic Goal in France's World Cup Win

Kylian Mbappé, the captain of the France National Team, achieved a historic milestone during the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match against Paraguay on Saturday, where he scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory. The goal came from a penalty, allowing France to progress to the quarter-final stage.

This goal was significant as it marked Mbappé's 55th goal for the national team, surpassing the previous record of 54 goals set during the 2022-23 season. The 27-year-old forward, who currently plays for Real Madrid after his tenure at Paris Saint-Germain, aims to lead France to victory against Morocco in the quarter-finals scheduled for Thursday.