The 2026 FIFA World Cup has continued to produce record-breaking performances, with football’s biggest stars further cementing their legacies in the knockout rounds.
As the tournament moves into the high-stakes quarter-finals, France captain Kylian Mbappe has officially become the leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup knockout-stage history.
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The Real Madrid forward set the new benchmark after another match-winning performance, taking his tally to 11 knockout-stage goals, more than any player in World Cup history, and reinforcing his status as one of football’s greatest performers on the biggest stage.
Brazilian legends Ronaldo Nazário and Leônidas da Silva are joint second with eight knockout goals each. France’s Just Fontaine, Brazil’s Vavá, Czechoslovakia’s Oldřich Nejedlý and Brazilian icon Pelé share fourth place with seven goals apiece.
