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Kylian Mbappé Contributes to 11 of France's 16 Goals in 2026 World Cup

Kylian Mbappé has been involved in 11 of France's 16 goals at the 2026 World Cup, highlighting his pivotal role in their campaign.

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Kylian Mbappé Contributes to 11 of France's 16 Goals in 2026 World Cup
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Kylian Mbappé has maintained his outstanding performance at the 2026 World Cup by contributing to 11 of the 16 goals scored by the French national team, underlining his key role in the "Les Bleus" pursuit of the title.

So far, Mbappé has scored 8 goals, tying with Argentine Lionel Messi at the top of the 2026 World Cup goal-scoring chart. In addition, he has provided 3 assists to his teammates, bringing his total goal contributions in the tournament to 11.

Mbappé's latest impact came during the quarter-final match against Morocco, where he opened the scoring in the 60th minute. His goal helped France secure a 2-0 victory, with Ousmane Dembélé adding the second goal, ensuring France's advancement to the semi-finals.

The statistics reflect Mbappé's significant influence on the French team, as he has been directly involved in approximately 69% of France’s total goals in the 2026 World Cup. This performance positions him as a leading contender for the tournament’s best player award and the top scorer title.

Football fans are eagerly anticipating the continuation of the competition between Mbappé and Messi for the top scorer spot as both France and Argentina remain contenders for the 2026 World Cup championship.

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