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An exceptional double against Iraq..
Kylian Mbappé’s new double against Iraq, sparking a record clash with Argentine legend Lionel Messi. Only two goals separate the Frenchman from Lou in the fight for the world’s all-time leading scorer.
Didier Deschamps’ words about that conflict and Philadelphia fueled the fire. “Records are made to be broken.”
Mbappe struck hard to score his second brace of the tournament in the 3-0 win over Iraq, but it was no ordinary brace due to prolonged rain. Mbappe scored his first goal and waited three hours to score the second. 180 minutes between the two goals, but the result is the same, getting closer to Messi’s throne.
Mbappe then took his tally to 16 World Cup goals, level with Germany legend Miroslav Klose, but is now just two goals clear of Lionel Messi, who scored a brace against Austria, to reach 18 World Cup goals as he approaches his 39th year.
French national team head coach Didier Deschamps did not hide his admiration, but rather ignited the competition with a fiery statement… Press conference after the game“Well, records are made to be broken and now he has a role model, he has 100 international caps, he has always scored and he will score more.”
“Take Messi, take Cristiano Ronaldo for example… I’m not sure Kylian will play at their level, but as long as he’s on the pitch and he’s fully fit, he’ll score a lot of goals and outshine everyone.
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— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) June 23, 2026
