Kylian Mbappé scores brace, reaches 14 World Cup goals

Kylian Mbappé scored a brace in France's World Cup opener, adding two goals to his tally.

The performance lifted his World Cup total to 14 goals, surpassing Lionel Messi's record in the tournament, showcasing his lethal finishing ability on the global stage.

His 14 World Cup goals now exceed Lionel Messi's total in the competition.

With 58 goals for France, Mbappé overtook Olivier Giroud as the nation's all‑time leading scorer.

The tally leaves him just two goals shy of Miroslav Klose's all‑time World Cup record.

The French forward also stars for Real Madrid, maintaining his high‑profile club role alongside international duties.