Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe is a French professional footballer known for his speed and scoring ability.
Notable Quotes
"I heard Prestianni direct the same racist remark at Vinicius several times."View Story →
"We know how to play ugly football."View Story →
"Madame Celeste Amarilla, you are a despicable woman and unworthy of your position."View Story →
"fires back at Paraguayan senator's racist attack."View Story →
"despicable and unworthy of her position after she made a number of racist remarks."View Story →
"France are going to win the World Cup. The rest of us are also-rans."View Story →
"When you don't do what you're supposed to do in a World Cup semi-final, you don't win."View Story →
"France 'sloppy' after semifinal loss."View Story →
"When you score that many goals in the World Cup, it certainly takes you to a whole new level."View Story →
"Welcome home."View Story →
"Football has taught me to dream big and to constantly push my limits."View Story →
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July 20, 2026Best goal, best player, best fans - BBC reporters' World Cup awards
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July 20, 2026Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named World Cup's best player
Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the 2026 tournament, while Spain's Rodri lands the Golden Ball as the best player.
July 19, 2026'Legend' or 'regrets'? A final that will define Lamine Yamal's World Cup
Lamine Yamal may not have had a sparkling World Cup but victory for Spain in Sunday's World Cup final would write a very different narrative.
July 19, 2026Over to you, Messi - Mbappe leads Golden Boot race for the ages
Kylian Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race by two goals but Lionel Messi could yet overtake him in the World Cup final.
July 18, 2026Mbappe starts for France against England in third-place match - Reuters
Mbappe starts for France against England in third-place match Reuters
July 18, 2026How World Cup final could be pivotal in Ballon d'Or race
With the Ballon d'Or race tighter than ever before, BBC Sport looks at how the World Cup final could determine the 2026 winner.
July 17, 2026Deschamps' last dance, Mbappe's record chase give unwanted third-place game an edge - Reuters
Deschamps' last dance, Mbappe's record chase give unwanted third-place game an edge Reuters
July 16, 2026Bellingham best player at World Cup - Rooney
Jude Bellingham has been the best player at the World Cup so far, says former England striker Wayne Rooney.
July 15, 2026Kylian Mbappe calls France 'sloppy' after semifinal loss - Reuters
Kylian Mbappe calls France 'sloppy' after semifinal loss Reuters
July 15, 2026A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France
Spain have rather flown under the radar at the 2026 World Cup - but will they go all the way and win it?
July 15, 2026'Extremely happy' Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants
Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off.
July 14, 2026Who 'came alive' in the semi-final? France v Spain player ratings
Spain produce a masterclass to see off France and reach their first World Cup final since 2010 - but who were the stars?
July 14, 2026Who will win the World Cup? The view from the semi-finalists
BBC Sport speaks to journalists and fans from the World Cup's four semi-finalists to see who they think will win the tournament.
July 14, 2026Time for Lamine Yamal to ignite? Or another Mbappe World Cup masterclass?
France face Spain for a place in the World Cup final on Tuesday, meaning a showdown between Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Who comes out on top?
July 14, 2026Deschamps predicts 'spectacular' France v Spain semi-final
France boss Didier Deschamps is predicting a "spectacular" semi-final when his exciting side take on Spain in a heavyweight World Cup showdown in Dallas.
July 14, 2026Borrowed shoes, no Golden Boot - the story of the World Cup's greatest scorer
Just Fontaine's record of 13 goals in a single World Cup has stood for decades, but he never played in the tournament again after injury ended his career at the age of 28.
July 13, 2026Big stars and old rivals - what to expect in semi-finals
France face Spain and England take on Argentina in heavyweight World Cup semi-final meetings - here's what to expect from the last four.
July 12, 2026Bellingham reaching heights of World Cup legends with Messi next
Jude Bellingham again dazzles England and the World Cup with his brilliance, matching some records of the all-time greats.
July 12, 2026Merino the unlikely hero again - as Spain wait for Lamine Yamal show
Mikel Merino came off the bench to send Spain into the World Cup semi-finals - but Lamine Yamal is still waiting for his moment to truly shine.
July 10, 2026France cruise into semi-finals - could this be the best Les Bleus ever?
World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, France have created another special team and in beating Morocco showed why they are favourites to win the 2026 competition.
July 10, 2026What's going on with penalties - is it time to end the 'stutter'?
Kylian Mbappe's penalty miss in France's win against Morocco is the latest example of a player missing a penalty after stuttering in the run-up.
July 10, 2026Klopp reveals how Liverpool tried to sign Mbappe
Jurgen Klopp says he "flew around in a circle" in a private plane with Kylian Mbappe and his family when he tried to sign him for Liverpool a decade ago.
July 9, 2026Mbappe strikes again after missing penalty as France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals - Reuters
Mbappe strikes again after missing penalty as France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals Reuters
July 9, 2026France into semi-finals after comfortable win over Morocco
Kylian Mbappe scores his eighth goal of this World Cup to make up for an earlier penalty miss with Ousmane Dembele adding a second as France prove too good for Morocco and move into the semi-finals.
July 9, 2026'Absolute perfection!' Mbappe fires France ahead against Morocco
All the angles of Kylian Mbappe's opener for France against Morocco in the 2026 World Cup.
July 9, 2026Mbappe penalty saved by Bono after long wait
France forward Kylian Mbappe sees his penalty saved by Morocco's Bono after having to wait more than three minutes to take the kick in their World Cup quarter final in Boston.
July 9, 2026Late goals, comebacks and upsets - is record-breaking World Cup best ever?
What a World Cup it has been with great goals, thrilling comebacks, late drama, shock results. But how will this tournament be remembered?
July 9, 2026Unusual or predictable? How Europe is dominating the World Cup
Six of the eight quarter-finalists at the World Cup in North America are from Europe, so why are they doing so well and what does history tell us about the chances of one of them winning it all?
July 8, 2026Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed
Fifa has opened an investigation following allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday.
July 7, 2026Mbappe fires back at Paraguayan senator's racist attack after France victory - Reuters
Mbappe fires back at Paraguayan senator's racist attack after France victory Reuters
July 6, 2026Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguay senator
France forward Kylian Mbappe condemns a Paraguayan senator as "despicable" and unworthy of her position after she made a number of racist remarks mocking his origin and education.
July 6, 2026France survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts
After dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts angered many of those watching.
July 5, 2026France overcome resolute Paraguay to reach quarter-final
World Cup favourites France book their quarter-final place thanks to Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty against a stubborn Paraguay side in Philadelphia.
July 5, 2026Deschamps feared Paraguay would 'chop down' Mbappe as France advance - Reuters
Deschamps feared Paraguay would 'chop down' Mbappe as France advance Reuters
July 4, 2026Mbappe keeps cool as France survive furnace against Paraguay - Reuters
Mbappe keeps cool as France survive furnace against Paraguay Reuters
July 4, 2026Mbappe coolly fires France into lead from penalty spot
France's Kylian Mbappe keeps his cool to send Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill the wrong way to score his seventh goal of the 2026 World Cup.
July 4, 2026From one to 16 - ranking every team left in the World Cup
BBC Sport ranks the 16 teams left in the World Cup. Do Argentina deserve to be in the top three? Should Norway be higher? What about England's position?
July 4, 2026United, free and brilliant - can anyone stop France masterclass?
France boss Didier Deschamps urges caution despite watching his side dismantle Sweden to leave Les Bleus fans dreaming of winning the World Cup.
July 1, 2026Mbappe uncorks France as Sweden are swept aside in Champagne World Cup show - Reuters
Mbappe uncorks France as Sweden are swept aside in Champagne World Cup show Reuters
June 30, 2026Mbappe scores twice as France dominate Sweden
Kylian Mbappe becomes the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches with after scoring twice as France crusie past Sweden 3-0 to set up a last-16 tie with Paraguay.
June 30, 2026Mbappe scores twice against Sweden for France
Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France cruise to a comfortable win over Sweden in their World Cup round of 32 match at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
June 30, 2026France superstars thriving thanks to Deschamps' bold changes
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June 30, 2026Great stories, little jeopardy - does the new World Cup format work?
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June 29, 2026Big names, dark horses and subplots - reasons to watch each last 32 tie
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June 28, 2026One night in Miami: The Scotsmen of the apocalypse
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June 27, 2026Messi to start final Argentina group match on bench
World Cup top scorer Lionel Messi will start Argentina's final group match against Jordan on the bench, manager Lionel Scaloni confirms.
June 27, 2026Rest your best or go strong? Norway face questions as Haaland left out
Sensible choice or wrong decision? Norway leave Erling Haaland out as they make 10 changes against France - and lose heavily.
June 26, 2026World Cup's best matches, moments, goals & players so far - ranked
After two rounds of fixtures, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of the World Cup so far.
June 24, 2026A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?
It is fast turning into a Golden Boot race for the ages as the world's best strikers star at the World Cup. But who will come out on top?
June 23, 2026Stars sparkle early as Messi and Mbappe light up World Cup - Reuters
Stars sparkle early as Messi and Mbappe light up World Cup Reuters
June 23, 2026'Simply stunning' - Mbappe opens the scoring against Iraq
Kylian Mbappe puts France 1-0 up against Iraq with a powerful strike from outside the box.
June 22, 2026Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?
The 2026 World Cup becomes the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. But what is behind the scoring spree?
June 20, 2026Nike v Adidas - the World Cup brand battle
Eye-watering budgets are nothing new, but this year both Nike and Adidas have gone bigger and bolder than ever before in the fight for World Cup attention.
June 19, 2026The celebration photo that sums up my relationship with Mbappe - Giroud
France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why iconic Les Bleus striker Kylian Mbappe is misunderstood, and seen as arrogant when he's not.
June 18, 2026Christie pursues more dreams on same stage as idol Messi
Making a World Cup debut was a huge thrill for midfielder Ryan Christie as the Scotland midfielder sets sights on making progress beyond the group stage.
June 18, 2026Messi, Mbappe & Vinicius Jr - best World Cup goals from round one
Watch the best goals from the first round of games at the World Cup, including memorable strikes from Argentina's Lionel Messi, France's Kylian Mbappe and Brazil's Vinicius Jr.
June 18, 2026Extraordinary Messi makes more history in masterclass for the ages
Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland both enjoyed a fine start to the World Cup - but on a day packed with superstars, Lionel Messi still took top billing.
June 17, 2026Goal machines Messi, Haaland and Mbappe give their teams perfect starts - Reuters
Goal machines Messi, Haaland and Mbappe give their teams perfect starts Reuters
June 17, 2026'Magnifique!' All the angles of Mbappe's long-range strike
Watch all the angles of Kylian Mbappe's second goal in France's 3-1 win over Senegal.
June 16, 2026Highlights: Mbappe stars as France beat Senegal
Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France begin their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal in Group I.
June 16, 2026Mbappe becomes France's record scorer with two goals at World Cup - Reuters
Mbappe becomes France's record scorer with two goals at World Cup Reuters
June 16, 2026Mbappe double fires France to impressive win over Senegal - Reuters
Mbappe double fires France to impressive win over Senegal Reuters
June 16, 2026No thoughts of revenge as France start World Cup against Senegal, says Deschamps - Reuters
No thoughts of revenge as France start World Cup against Senegal, says Deschamps Reuters
June 15, 2026The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell
Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.
June 12, 2026Olise scores hat-trick as France beat Northern Ireland
Bayern Munich's Michael Olise scores a hat-trick in France's 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in their final World Cup warm-up match in Lille.
June 8, 2026Real Madrid title hopes hit by 1-1 draw with Girona at Bernabeu - Reuters
Real Madrid title hopes hit by 1-1 draw with Girona at Bernabeu Reuters
April 10, 2026Lego to continue sports expansion with soccer players - Reuters
Lego to continue sports expansion with soccer players Reuters
April 2, 2026Why the price of oil matters more than you might think
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March 9, 2026Real Madrid and Man City to meet again in Champions League last 16 - Reuters
Real Madrid and Man City to meet again in Champions League last 16 Reuters
February 27, 2026Mourinho made 'unacceptable, huge mistake' - Kompany
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany says Jose Mourinho made a "huge mistake" with his "unacceptable" post-match comments after the alleged racial abuse of Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr.
February 20, 2026