World Cup
Kylian Mbappé hits 16 World Cup goals after brace vs Iraq
Kylian Mbappé, captain of the French national team, scored a brace in the 3‑0 victory over Iraq on Tuesday, bringing his World Cup tally to 16 goals in as many matches. The two goals were his 15th and 16th in the tournament, matching his appearance record.
Mbappé’s 16‑goal total places him on a perfect goal‑per‑match ratio at the World Cup, having scored in each of his 16 appearances. His consistency has made him a focal point of France’s attacking strategy.
He was the decisive scorer in France’s 2018 final, securing the title in his first tournament appearance. The 2018 final win marked France’s second World Cup title in the 21st century.
Four years later, he reached the final again, delivering a hat‑trick despite France finishing as runners‑up in 2022. The 2022 final ended in a penalty shootout loss, but his individual performance remained historic.
In the current edition, Mbappé has already netted four goals across two matches, underscoring his impact on the tournament. These early goals have kept France atop Group A after the opening fixtures.
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The piece notes that it was translated into English by artificial intelligence, with the original French version available online. The original French article can be accessed via the provided link.