<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/kylian-mbappe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kylian Mbappé</a> has managed to have a historic 2025-26 season, amid the disappointing season with Real Madrid and France. Without having managed to win any title, many fans criticize his season. Nevertheless, he has managed to demonstrate his scoring prowess, equaling a scoring record that had only been held by Eusébio for the last 60 years. Moreover, neither Lionel Messi nor <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/cristiano-ronaldo/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> managed to achieve it in their careers.



According to DAZN, Kylian Mbappé became the first player since 1966 to finish as the top scorer in the World Cup (10 goals), the UEFA Champions League (15 goals), and the domestic league (25 goals) in a single season. The only player to achieve it before him was Portuguese legend <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/eusebio/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eusébio</a>. With this in mind, the 27-year-old star has already established as one of the greatest players in history.



<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/lionel-messi/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a> is one of the greatest players in history, but he never managed to finish as the top scorer in all three competitions in a single season. The closest he came was in the 2009-10 season, when he scored 34 goals in LaLiga and 8 goals in the Champions League. However, he failed to score a single goal at the 2010 World Cup, missing his greatest chance. Despite becoming a legend, he never came close to achieving it again.



With nearly 1,000 goals in his professional career, Cristiano Ronaldo is considered one of the greatest goalscorers in history. However, he also failed to equal Eusébio’s record during his professional career. In the 2013-14 season, the veteran striker came very close, finishing as the top scorer in LaLiga with 31 goals and in the Champions League with 17 goals. However, he scored only one goal at the 2014 World Cup.



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<h2>Kylian Mbappé’s impressive season overshadowed by collective struggles</h2>



Throughout the 2025-26 season, Kylian Mbappé established as one of the best players in the world. He led Real Madrid’s attack, scoring 42 goals and providing 7 assists, making him the team’s standout player. In addition, he carried his excellent form over to France, becoming the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer. However, the lack of collective success for his teams could leave him without individual awards.


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France and Real Madrid being two of the biggest powers in soccer world, neither of them managed to win a single title during the 2025-26 season. As a result, he appears to be losing ground in the Ballon d’Or race to Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Dembélé, and other players. Despite being one of the best players of recent years, individual awards continue to slip through his hands, as he is not considered the favorite this season either.

Kylian Mbappé matches Eusebio’s 60-year-old scoring record that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo never reached

Kylian Mbappé matches Eusebio's 60-year-old scoring record that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo never reached - World Soccer Talk

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<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/cristiano-ronaldo/">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> created another unforgettable chapter in his historic career as Portugal faced Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup. Alongside the legacy of Portuguese icon Eusebio, Ronaldo entered the match chasing a moment that would redefine his place in the history of the national team.



<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/portugal/">Portugal</a> needed a response after a disappointing 1-1 draw against DR Congo in the opening match, and Ronaldo delivered when the pressure was at its highest.&nbsp;The veteran forward broke a legendary Portugal World Cup record that had stood for nearly six decades, adding another milestone to one of soccer’s greatest careers.



<h2>Ronaldo surpasses Eusebio’s 60-year-old record</h2>



Ronaldo’s performance against Uzbekistan immediately placed him among the most important names in <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/world-cup/">World Cup</a> history. The 41-year-old scored twice in the first half of Portugal’s dominant 5-0 victory, taking his World Cup goal tally to&nbsp;10 goals and moving ahead of Eusebio as Portugal’s all-time leading scorer in the tournament.



<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/eusebio/">Eusebio</a>’s record had remained untouched for decades. The Portuguese legend scored&nbsp;nine goals during the 1966 World Cup, helping Portugal achieve a historic third-place finish while becoming the tournament’s top scorer.



<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none">Most World Cup goals for Portugal: ◉ 10 – Cristiano Ronaldo ◎ 9 – Eusebio ◎ 4 – Pauleta Eusebio’s record had stood for 60 YEARS. 👀 <a href="https://t.co/2Nrk2ye47h">pic.twitter.com/2Nrk2ye47h</a>— Squawka (@Squawka) <a href="https://x.com/Squawka/status/2069478852611424482?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2026</a></blockquote></div> 



The Benfica icon was considered one of soccer’s greatest players, winning the Ballon d’Or in 1965 and leading Portugal’s golden generation during the 1960s. His World Cup scoring record became one of the most respected marks in Portuguese soccer history. Ronaldo finally surpassed that number on a night where he once again showed his ability to perform under pressure.



<h2>Historic night for Portugal’s captain</h2>



The Al-Nassr superstar needed only six minutes to open the scoring in Houston. After Joao Cancelo created space down the right side, the Portuguese captain reacted quickly inside the penalty area and produced a powerful finish to give Portugal the lead. That goal initially brought Ronaldo level with Eusebio’s record of nine World Cup goals. However, he was not finished.



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After Nuno Mendes doubled Portugal’s advantage with a brilliant free-kick, Ronaldo added his second goal before halftime. Bruno Fernandes delivered a perfectly timed pass, and Ronaldo calmly placed the ball beyond <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/uzbekistan/">Uzbekistan</a> goalkeeper Utkir Nematov. The finish moved the veteran to&nbsp;10 World Cup goals for Portugal, officially breaking Eusebio’s record and creating another historic statistic in his extraordinary career.



The brace also represented a personal comeback after criticism following Portugal’s opening match. Against DR Congo, Ronaldo struggled to influence the game, finishing with three shots without hitting the target and recording only 25 touches. The poor performance led to questions about whether Roberto Martínez should reduce Ronaldo’s role, especially as other superstars around the world were making immediate impacts at the tournament.

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks legendary Portugal World Cup record held by Eusebio for nearly 60 years

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks legendary Portugal World Cup record held by Eusebio for nearly 60 years - World Soccer Talk

The King XL FG Ruby is&nbsp;a 40th year anniversary special edition boot, designed to commemorate the iconic career of the PUMA King boot line.
Based on the career of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eus%C3%A9bio">Eusébio</a> (the Black Pearl), one of football’s greatest players, the edition features the years “1968-2008” below the King logo and comes in a red colour having two equally important origins; it is the traditional gem colour for a 40th anniversary and&nbsp;is the primary country colour of Eusebio’s beloved Portugal.
The King&nbsp;is Born&nbsp;
The idea for the King boot was born&nbsp;after Eusébio&nbsp;scoring nine goals at the 1966 World Cup, worked with Puma to develop a signature football boot which debuted two years later. Over the years, the King became a legend and was worn by other legends including&nbsp;Brazil’s Pele, Argentina’s Maradona and Dutch maestro Johan Cruyff.
From&nbsp;PUMA literature, this newest addition to the Puma King range includes classic lines and traditional styling, but with updated materials, enhanced features and new design details.&nbsp; The King XL contains a lightweight TPU injected outsole with fixed moulded studs, suitable for use on firm and hard surfaces.
It also provides&nbsp;interior comfort utilizing the PUMA AptoLast design we took a look at during the
Serie A Talk – <a href="http://www.serieatalk.com/product-review-51-puma-v108-i-fg-boot/168">PUMA v1</a><a href="http://www.serieatalk.com/product-review-51-puma-v108-i-fg-boot/168">.08 FG Speed&nbsp;product review</a>&nbsp;
Aptolast features conform to <a rel="attachment wp-att-278" href="http://www.serieatalk.com/product-review-52-puma-king-xl-limited-edition-has-arrived/275/puma-kingxl-ruby-kit-package-puma/" title="puma KingXL - Ruby kit package (puma)"></a>the natural curvatures of the foot, offering an extreme all over snug fit.&nbsp; The boot also has a full grain leather upper which provides that traditional&nbsp;look.
I&nbsp;liked the traditonal look and feel of this boot, it tends to be a bit&nbsp;bigger and heavier than several of the newer boots coming out this year but the all leather exterior&nbsp;creates a great feel and the stud design provides&nbsp;good footing on a wide variety of&nbsp;field conditions. (discovered that during testing)&nbsp;This is a limited edition boot so not too many to go around but if you aren’t into the ruby red colour the King XL does come in a black edition.
Finally, the King XL&nbsp;ships with several&nbsp;extras including an all black leatherette&nbsp;King boot bag containing leather food, brush and polish cloth as well as an anniversary ruby booklet with the complete story of the PUMA-Eusebio connection.
<h3>Eusebio Snapshot</h3>
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<li>he scored&nbsp;727 goals in 715 games</li>
<li>helped the Portuguese national team reach third place at the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1966_FIFA_World_Cup" title="1966 FIFA World Cup">1966 World Cup</a>, being the top goalscorer of the tournament with nine goals&nbsp;</li>
<li>he won the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Cup" title="European Cup">European Cup</a> with Benfica, scoring two goals in the final against Real Madrid CF</li>
<li>Eusebio was awarded the&nbsp;“Ballon d’Or” (Golden Ball) as&nbsp;European Footballer of the Year in 1965&nbsp;</li>
<li>awarded European Golden Boot award in 1968, 1973 (42, 40 goals)</li>
<li>was selected as the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Jubilee_Awards" title="UEFA Jubilee Awards">Golden Player</a> of Portugal by the Portuguese Football Federation as their most outstanding player of the past 50 years&nbsp;</li>
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