Fascinating football facts including: Kylian Mbappe now has 14 World Cup goals, just two behind Miroslav Klose’s all-time record of 16.. Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have won the FIFA U-17 World Cup five times — more than any other nation on earth..
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Did you know? Kylian Mbappe now has 14 World Cup goals, just two behind Miroslav Klose’s all-time record of 16.
Klose set his record across four World Cups between 2002 and 2014, and it has stood for over a decade.
Mbappe, still only 27, has the potential to surpass it if France go deep into the 2026 tournament.
Lionel Messi sits on 13, meaning this World Cup could see a historic changing of the guard in the record books.
Category: Stat | Source: NigerianMatchday.com
Did you know? Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have won the FIFA U-17 World Cup five times — more than any other nation on earth.
Nigeria claimed the title in 1985, 1993, 1999, 2007, and 2015, establishing themselves as the undisputed kings of youth football globally.
This remarkable record reflects the depth of footballing talent in Nigeria and the continent’s ability to produce world-class players at an early age.
Despite failing to qualify for the 2026 senior World Cup, the Golden Eaglets’ legacy remains a source of immense national pride.
Category: Record | Source: NigerianMatchday.com
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