Mbappe equals Zidane’s France record, matches Pele’s World Cup goal tally

Kylian Mbappe scored twice against Denmark on Saturday evening to not only help France secure the ticket to the knockout round but also drew him level with the great Zinédine Zidane for goals scored for Les Bleus.

The Paris Saint-Germain forward began the night on 29 goals for France in 61 appearances. His two goals, the second of which came in the dying minutes draws him level with Zidane on 31.

Zidane’s 31 goals came in 108 appearances for Les Bleus. Only David Trezeguet (34), Karim Benzema (37), Michel Platini (41), Antoine Griezmann (42), Olivier Giroud (51) and Thierry Henry (51) have more.

In just his second World Cup, Mbappé also became France’s second all-time top-scorer in the competition with seven goals, going ahead of Platini and Zidane, who both have five. He will now go in search of Just Fontaine’s incredible tally of 13 World Cup goals, all of which were scored in the 1958 World Cup.

At 23, Mbappe and his seven goals also equal Pele, as they are the only two players to score that many before the age of 24.

France are one of the title contenders, so Mbappe will have many more chances to surpass the Brazilian legend’s record this summer.