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Mbappe has scored 8 goals in 8 World Cup knockout matches, a performance far superior to that of many legends. |
Mbappe is once again on the verge of a major milestone at the World Cup. In the match against Sweden in the round of 32, the French striker has the opportunity to surpass Leonidas da Silva and Ronaldo Nazario to become the sole record for goals scored in knockout rounds.
Currently, Mbappe has 8 goals in the World Cup knockout stage, matching the record of two Brazilian legends. Remarkably, he reached this milestone after only two World Cups, in Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022.
Mbappe's terrifying performance
At the 2018 World Cup, Mbappe scored two goals against Argentina in the round of 16, before finding the net against Croatia in the final. That tournament propelled him from a young talent to a global star.
Four years later, Mbappe entered Qatar 2022 as the leader of the French attack. He scored a brace against Poland in the round of 16, then a hat-trick against Argentina in the final. France couldn't defend their title, but Mbappe's performance remains one of the biggest highlights in World Cup history.
After 8 knockout matches, Mbappe scored 8 goals. His performance of one goal per game during the most stressful stage of the World Cup demonstrates the rare composure of the striker born in 1998.
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The French striker needs just one more goal to hold the record for most goals scored in World Cup knockout rounds. |
At 27 years old, Mbappe still has plenty of time to extend his record. At his current pace, it's only a matter of time before he becomes the top scorer in the history of World Cup knockout rounds.
Surpassing the legends
Mbappe is now one goal ahead of Pele in the World Cup knockout rounds. He also has a better performance than Ronaldo Nazario, who scored 8 goals in 10 knockout matches.
Ronaldo was once a major icon of the World Cup. "The Phenomenon" participated in four World Cups from 1994 to 2006, winning twice with Brazil. He excelled at France 1998 and Korea/Japan 2002, particularly with his brace against Germany in the 2002 final.
Leonidas da Silva is a name that goes back further in history. The "Black Diamond" of Brazilian football scored 8 goals in the knockout rounds of two World Cups, 1934 and 1938, a time when the tournament did not have a group stage as it does today.
The list of greatest goalscorers in the World Cup knockout rounds is therefore awaiting a change of leadership. Mbappe didn't need a breakout tournament to do that. He only needed one moment against Sweden.
For Mbappe, the World Cup is not just a stage for trophies. It's also a place where he's gradually breaking the boundaries set by legends.
Source: https://znews.vn/mbappe-dung-truc-ky-luc-world-cup-post1664732.html
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