The goal against Paraguay in the round of 16 helped France reach the milestone of 150 goals at the World Cup, becoming the fourth nation in history to achieve this great scoring feat.
In the clash that took place on July 4, from the penalty spot in the 69th minute, Mbappe finished decisively to score the historic goal, helping the France team win with a minimal score of 1-0. With this strike, “Les Bleus” officially joined the group of football powerhouses with the best scoring records on the world stage, standing in the same ranks as Brazil, Germany, and Argentina.
In terms of total goals in World Cup history, France currently ranks fourth. Leading this list is Brazil with 246 goals, followed by Germany with 243 goals and Argentina with 163 goals. Reaching the milestone of 150 goals not only affirms the status of French football on the world map but also shows the consistent scoring efficiency of “Les Bleus” throughout different eras. Mbappe’s goal in the round of 16 of this year’s World Cup is a testament to the attacking power of the reigning world runners-up in their effort to conquer the prestigious gold cup on North American soil.
This milestone also marks a new chapter in the history of the France national team, as “Les Bleus” continue to maintain a strong presence in the group of all-time top-scoring teams at the planet’s biggest tournament.
After defeating Paraguay, the next opponent for Didier Deschamps and his students in the quarterfinals is Morocco. This match will take place on July 9.
