Kylian Mbappé continues to make history with the French national team, becoming the second French player with the most appearances in World Cup history during the Round of 16 match against Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup.
The French captain reached his nineteenth World Cup match, surpassing many French football legends, and now sits in second place historically behind former goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who holds the record with 20 matches.
Mbappé contributed to France's advancement to the quarter-finals by scoring the only winning goal against Paraguay from a penalty, bringing his total to 19 goals in World Cup history, as he continues to close in on historic records in the tournament.
This exceptional achievement underscores Mbappé's historical status in both French and global football, as he continues to break records at a young age, nearing the possibility of equaling or surpassing many World Cup legends during this edition of the tournament.
