Kylian Mbappé chases the only World Cup goal he is still missing

The Les Bleus captain has scored 12 goals in knockout matches, more than any other player in the history of the tournament. However, none of them have come in a semifinal.

Now, against Spain and with a place in the 2026 World Cup final at stake, Mbappé will have another opportunity to complete one of the few achievements still missing from his extraordinary career.

An extraordinary record

Mbappé has already won the World Cup, claimed a Golden Boot, scored a hat trick in a final and become the leading scorer in World Cup knockout matches.

The semifinal is the only stage of the decisive phase in which he has yet to score.

Against Spain, the France captain will not only look to lead Les Bleus to a third consecutive final. He will also attempt to complete a scoring collection that covers virtually every possible stage of the World Cup.