Kylian Mbappe scores two for France
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Messi is one goal ahead of Brazil's Vinícius Júnior, France's Kylian Mbappé and Norway's Erling Haaland. Vinícius Júnior netted a pair of first-half goals on Wednesday against Scotland. He has the edge over Mbappé and Haaland right now, thanks to the assist he recorded in a 3-0 victory against Haiti last week.
Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé delivered dazzling performances on a showcase day for the World Cup’s top scorers
The 2026 World Cup is underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long road ahead as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award?
Kylian Mbappé was full of praise for France teammate Michael Olise, as rumors of Real Madrid transfer interest persist. The players shone during France’s 3–0 win over Iraq in the 2026 World Cup on Monday, with Mbappé registering two goals—one of which came from an Olise assist.
Kylian Mbappe admitted he struggled to stay composed after a severe storm in Philadelphia forced a lengthy suspension during France's World Cup clash with Iraq. The France captain revealed the disruption tested the squad mentally before he scored twice in a 3-0 victory to help his side overcome the challenging circumstances.
