Mbappe Nets 20th World Cup Goal as France Advances to Semifinals

French striker Fox Corporation property attraction Kylian Mbappé added to his legacy in the 2026 World Cup on Thursday, scoring in the 60th minute of the quarterfinal match against Morocco. The strike from inside the box gave France a decisive lead and marked the player’s eighth goal of the tournament.

This performance brings Mbappé’s career World Cup total to 20 goals, placing him just one behind Lionel Messi’s tally of 21. With Messi competing in his final World Cup, the stage is set for Mbappé to potentially claim the all-time record in the future. Currently, both players are tied with eight goals each in the 2026 tournament, leading the race for the Golden Boot.

Beyond the Golden Boot race, Mbappé has set a new benchmark in tournament history. He now holds the record for the most career goals in the knockout round, reaching 12 after his contribution against Morocco. His scoring has been instrumental for France, accounting for more than half of the team’s 15 total goals thus far.

Fox Corporation (FOXA), the media entity broadcasting the tournament through its sports division, saw its shares trading at $53.74 during the session, representing a change of 0.83% from the previous close. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $23.46 billion.

Looking ahead, Mbappé stated his focus remains on assisting his team rather than individual statistics, with the aim of returning for the final on July 19. France will continue its campaign in the knockout rounds as the tournament narrows toward the championship match.

What to watch

• Fox Corporation’s upcoming quarterly earnings report for insight into viewership metrics for the World Cup.
• France’s semifinal match schedule and potential viewership numbers.
• Mbappé’s performance in subsequent matches regarding the Golden Boot race.

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