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Mbappé sets records as France opens World Cup against Iraq

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 9:23 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Mbappé sets records as France opens World Cup against Iraq

Summary

Kylian Mbappé surpassed Pelé on the World Cup all-time scoring list and set France’s national team record during France's match against Iraq. His two goals helped France secure a 3-1 victory in their tournament opener. This match is Mbappé's 100th international appearance for France. As France advances in the tournament, Mbappé is poised to possibly surpass more records, including appearances, if the team progresses further.

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By the Numbers

•Mbappé scored twice in France's 3-1 win against Iraq.
•He set a new national team goal-scoring record with 58 goals.
•This match marked Mbappé's 100th international game for France.
•Mbappé has 14 World Cup goals, moving closer to the all-time record.
•France aims for another World Cup title after finishing as runners-up in 2022.

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9:23 PMYahoo Sports — France's Mbappé is having a record-setting World Cup, other marks could fall as Les Bleus advance

What they're saying

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Kylian Mbappé passed Pelé on the World Cup goal-scoring list and inched closer to setting the overall goal record for the tournament. Iraq coach Graham Arnold — tasked with slowing down Mbappé and the 2022 World Cup finalist France on Monday in the second Group I match — had an idea that might have worked.
— Yahoo Sportsby DAN GELSTON

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