Only 4 players in 60 years! Mbappe joins Messi with rare FIFA World Cup feat
French footballer Kylian Mbappe achieved a rare statistical feat during a World Cup match, joining Lionel Messi as one of only four players in 60 years to score, assist, and miss a penalty in a single game. This performance continues his record-breaking trajectory in international football.
Why it matters
Mbappe's performance highlights his status as a generational talent in global sports, drawing comparisons to historical legends like Messi.
NEW DELHI: Kylian Mbappe joined Lionel Messi in an exclusive FIFA World Cup club after producing a remarkable all-round display in France's 2-0 win over Morocco in the quarterfinals on Thursday. The France forward missed a first-half penalty but bounced back with a goal and an assist as Les Bleus booked their place in the FIFA World Cup semifinals, where they will face either Spain or Belgium.With his performance, Mbappe achieved a feat that has been seen only four times in the last 60 years. There's only been four occasions in the last 60 years that a player has scored, assisted and missed a penalty in a World Cup match. Two of those have come in the last three days - Lionel Messi against Egypt and Kylian Mbappe against Morocco.The rare feat was first achieved by Ghana's Asamoah Gyan against the Czech Republic at the 2006 World Cup.
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