Kylian Mbappe scores and uses flute celebration against Senegal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:49 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Kylian Mbappe scored in the 66th minute for France during their match against Senegal at MetLife Stadium on June 16. Mbappe performed a flute celebration, which he had previously rehearsed on James Corden's show. The celebration marked his first goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. France is currently in the group stage of the tournament.
- •Kylian Mbappe scored in the 66th minute against Senegal.
- •Mbappe's celebration was inspired by a segment with James Corden.
- •The match is part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.
- •France is competing at MetLife Stadium on June 16.
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — What did James Corden have to do with Kylian Mbappe's World Cup flute celebration?
"The most random crossover imaginable, apparently.
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