When Karim Benzema joined Al Ittihad on the field at the Club World Cup this morning, he broke the previous record for the competition.

Benzema became the player with the most FIFA Club World Cup scoring totals in history with the shot into Auckland City’s net in the 40th minute. He scored five goals in his four games here, lighting up the scoreboard each time. Benzema scored for Real Madrid at Al Ittihad three times previously.

In his four FIFA Club World Cup appearances, Benzema opened fire.

No striker will be able to break this record anytime soon. It is unprecedented. The players closest to Benzema’s record either retired a long time ago or could not participate in the FIFA Club World Cup.

Benzema will pursue the record for the most goals scored in a tournament after breaking the record for the most tournament goals scored. He finished third in history with five goals at the Club World Cup, behind only Ronaldo’s seven and Bale’s six.

He will likely match or even exceed his two previous teammates with this involvement. Al Ahly, an African representative, will take on Al Ittihad following their victory over Auckland City. It is quite probable that Benzema maintains his “shooting” streak with home advantage. He has only scored five goals in the last five games in all competitions. Benzema leads the team in goals scored with nine since the start of the campaign.

Will Benzema score more goals overall at the FIFA Club World Cup than Ronaldo?

The semi-finalists in Al Ittihad’s bracket will take on Fluminense, the reigning Copa Libertadores champions. And Benzema and his colleagues will advance to the final with possible rival Man City if they triumph over the Brazilian representative. The quest for the 2022 Golden Ball looks good.