After a tight first half, in France Vs Morocco, Kylian Mbappé’s remarkable goal-scoring trend continues as he netted yet another goal in the knockout stages of the tournament. Not only does he solidify his position as a key player for his team, but he also finds himself in a tie with Lionel Messi at the top of the 2026 FIFA World Cup scoring chart, with eight goals.
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Following closely in the race for the 2026 world cup golden boot race behind Mbappé and Messi is Erling Haaland. This impressive performance has propelled the team into the quarter-finals of the World Cup, showcasing Mbappé’s exceptional talent and consistency on the international stage.
Moments later, Dembele also scored the second goal for France within six minutes, further giving the France national football team an even greater advantage, allowing the French team to substitute its star players Ousmane Dembélé and Mbappé as much as possible to preserve their strength for the quarter-finals, which are only days away.
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