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Mbappé celebrates goal with flute gesture against Senegal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:07 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Mbappé celebrates goal with flute gesture against Senegal

Summary

Kylian Mbappé celebrated his goal against Senegal on Tuesday by pretending to play a transverse flute. The gesture was made to fulfill a promise to American host James Corden, who challenged him during a TV appearance. Meanwhile, the French national team reunited with 2018 world champion Paul Pogba ahead of the match. The exhibition between France and Senegal is currently ongoing.

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Key Details

•Mbappé's flute celebration follows a promise made to James Corden.
•The French team honored Paul Pogba before facing Senegal.
•France is playing Senegal in an ongoing match.

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Mbappé’s viral celebration ✅This Tuesday against Senegal, Kylian Mbappé celebrated his first goal in an unusual way. The Frenchman pretended to play a transverse flute in front of cameras from a...
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