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Mbappé Reaches 400 Career Goals as France Seals 2026 World Cup Berth

He framed the milestone as a launch point for pursuing extreme records, including Cristiano Ronaldo’s total.

Overview

  • France defeated Ukraine 4-0 to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
  • Kylian Mbappé scored twice and assisted Hugo Ekitike, with one of his goals marking No. 400 of his career.
  • StatMuse reports his 400 goals as 256 for PSG, 62 for Real Madrid, 55 for France and 27 for Monaco.
  • No player in the 21st century has reached 400 faster, and Pelé is cited as the only player to do so before turning 26.
  • After the match, Mbappé spoke of chasing the "unreal," referencing Cristiano Ronaldo’s 1,000-goal mark, while his 12 World Cup goals keep Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 in sight.