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Mbappé's Performance Fuels France

Updated 2026-06-16 21:40 UTC 2 sources Positive

Kylian Mbappé scored two goals, breaking the French World Cup record and moving ahead of Lionel Messi in all-time scoring. His performance sparked controversy over a missed penalty call.

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ESPN

Mbappé nets stunner, breaks France record in win

Kylian Mbappé moved ahead of Lionel Messi in the all-time World Cup scoring charts and became France's record goalscorer with two goals in Les Bleus' 3-1 Group I win against Senegal.

2026-06-16 22:28 UTC

BBC Sport

The VAR call that dumbfounded the world's best refs

France are left stunned at the decision not to award a penalty as Kylian Mbappe goes down under Sadio Mane's tackle.

2026-06-16 21:32 UTC