African record under threat! Sarr matches World Cup legend's feat after 36 years
Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
Senegal winger Ismaïla Sarr has pulled off a sensational achievement at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Details: According to Opta, Sarr's four goals at the tournament equal the best-ever tally by an African player at a single World Cup. The only other to do so was Roger Milla back in 1990.
This tournament has already become special for Sarr. The forward is not just helping Senegal with his clinical finishing—he's now reached a historic milestone for African football as a whole.
Roger Milla set this benchmark at the 1990 World Cup, becoming one of the tournament's standout stars. Now, 36 years later, Sarr has matched his legendary tally.
Opta summed up the feat in one word: “Fantastic”—and it's hard to argue with that. Four goals at a single World Cup remains a rare accomplishment for any African player.
Reminder: Earlier, we reported that Harry Kane joined the elite company of Cristiano Ronaldo, becoming just the second player ever to score 20+ goals combined at World Cups and European Championships.
