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Kylian Mbappé scores as France faces Paraguay in World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 10:40 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Kylian Mbappé scores as France faces Paraguay in World Cup match

Summary

Kylian Mbappé scored the opening goal for France in their ongoing match against Paraguay during the 2026 World Cup. This goal marks Mbappé's 19th career World Cup goal, tying him with Lionel Messi, who scored 20 goals with his recent tally against Cape Verde. Paraguay managed to hold off France in the first half but struggled after halftime. The match remains in progress as both teams compete for advancement.

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By the Numbers

•Mbappé scores his 19th World Cup goal at the 70th minute
•Messi leads all scorers with 20 goals
•France is currently playing Paraguay
•Match is ongoing with notable second-half changes
•Mbappé matches Messi's seven goals in this tournament

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10:40 PMYahoo Sports — Mbappé scored! Race for the all-time World Cup scoring record rages on

What they're saying

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The battle for the title of the top scorer in World Cup history remains INSANE!Miroslav Klose was leading that race before the 2026 edition of the tournament began.But he saw his 16 goals be "ignored"...
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