Mbappe Managed to Break 4 Special Records Despite Failing to Lead France to Win the 2022 World Cup

Kylian Mbappe (Twitter @k.mbappe)

JAKARTA - Kylian Mbappe failed to lead the French national team to win the 2022 World Cup after falling to Argentina. Even so, Mbappe has broken a special record.

In the final on Sunday, December 18 evening, Les Bleus held Argentina 3-3 in 120 minutes. But in a shootout, the Albiceleste won 4-2.

All of France's goals that night were executions from Kylian Mbappe. Two goals were scored through the white point, while the other one was created through a spectacular first-time shot.

Despite the failure to lead France to retain the title, the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) striker has made various good records at the age of only 23 years.

Quoted from various sources, here are four special records that were successfully broken and also matched by Mbappe from the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar.

Most Goals Scored in World Cup Finals

In the 92-year history of the World Cup, no one has scored in more finals than Mbappe. With four goals (including in the high-flying shoot-out) on Sunday night, Mbappe has surpassed Geoff Hurst, Vava, Pele, and Zinedine Zidane more than Geoff Hurst, Vava, and Zinedine Zidane.

Second Player to Score a Hat-trick in a World Cup Final

Kylian Mbappe became the second player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final. His name was recorded after the first person, namely Geoff Hurst, who did it in the England vs Germany match at the 1966 World Cup.

Score 8+ Goals

Kylian Mbappe is the first player to score 8+ goals in a single World Cup tournament since Ronaldo Nazario in 2002.

Make the Brace with the Fastest Difference

Kylian Mbappe has scored two goals (brace) in just 97 seconds. It made him the first player to score twice in a World Cup final since Ronaldo for Brazil vs Germany in 2002.