Mbappé and Dembélé each score multiple goals in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 6:42 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé are leading France in the World Cup, each contributing significantly with their goal tallies. Mbappé is currently tied for the top of the scoring charts with eight goals, while Dembélé follows with five. Their performances draw comparisons to the Brazilian duo of Ronaldo and Rivaldo from the 2002 World Cup, who both had similar scoring feats. France has two more matches to play, which offers Mbappé and Dembélé the chance to enhance their goal counts and pursue a World Cup victory.
- •Kylian Mbappé has scored eight goals in the 2026 World Cup.
- •Ousmane Dembélé has scored five goals in the tournament.
- •Mbappé and Dembélé are the first pair since 2002 to score five or more goals each.
- •Both players have two remaining matches to increase their goal totals.
- •They draw historical parallels to Ronaldo and Rivaldo's success in 2002.
- 6:42 AMYahoo Sports — Can Mbappé & Dembélé win the World Cup too, like this legendary duo?
"Much has already been written at this World Cup about the phenomenal numbers Kylian Mbappé has put up. What has been overlooked a bit, though, is that France’s other stars are delivering too. One o...
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