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Kylian Mbappé scores penalty for France against Paraguay in World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 10:50 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Kylian Mbappé scores penalty for France against Paraguay in World Cup

Summary

Kylian Mbappé of France scored a penalty kick in the 70th minute during the Round of 16 match against Paraguay on July 4, 2026. This goal marked his 19th career World Cup goal, bringing him within one of Lionel Messi's record. The penalty was awarded after a video review determined that Diego Gomez had tripped Mbappé. Mbappé has now matched Messi with seven goals in the tournament, intensifying the race for the Golden Boot. Argentina's Messi netted his 20th goal in a prior match against Cape Verde, further establishing his scoring prowess.

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By the Numbers

•Mbappé scores in the 70th minute to break a scoreless tie.
•He has 19 goals in 19 World Cup appearances.
•This goal is his seventh of the tournament.
•Messi leads with 20 career World Cup goals.
•FIFA uses assists as a tiebreaker for the Golden Boot.

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10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Kylian Mbappé of France scores 19th career World Cup goal, 1 behind Golden Boot rival Messi

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Kylian Mbappé of France scored his 19th career World Cup goal, finding the net on a penalty kick in the Round of 16 against Paraguay on Saturday and moving within one of record holder Lionel Messi of Argentina. Mbappé stutter-stepped on his way to his 19th goal in 19 World Cup appearances, beating Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill in the 70th minute to break a scoreless tie.
— Yahoo Sportsby DAN GELSTON

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