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Kylian Mbappé scores twice and celebrates with flute against Senegal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:30 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Kylian Mbappé scores twice and celebrates with flute against Senegal

Summary

Kylian Mbappé scored two goals in France's 3-1 victory over Senegal at MetLife Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He fulfilled a promise made on the Fox show 'After Hours with James Corden' by performing a flute celebration after his first goal. This win positions France as a strong contender in the tournament, with Mbappé now the all-time leading scorer for France with 58 goals. He also ranks joint-third all-time in World Cup goals with 14. The match highlighted Mbappé's prowess as he continues to build on his legacy as one of soccer's top talents.

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By the Numbers

•Mbappé scored his first World Cup goal against Senegal.
•He celebrated with a flute performance as promised.
•Mbappé became France’s all-time leading scorer with 58 goals.
•France won the match 3-1 at MetLife Stadium.
•Mbappé ranks joint-third in World Cup history with 14 goals.

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2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Kylian Mbappé delivers on World Cup flute celebration promise to James Corden

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French soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé appeared on the Fox FIFA World Cup late-night show After Hours with host James Corden recently. During that appearance, Mbappé talked about how he played the flute in childhood, and Corden even had Mbappé try to play the flute during their conversation. Corden explained that it would be great if…
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