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Mbappé's Brace Puts France 6-4 Down, Deschamps Exits

7/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Kylian Mbappé scored his 22nd World Cup goal as France fell 6-4 to England in Miami Gardens.
His brace gave him ten goals, two ahead of Lionel Messi, putting him in line for a second Golden Boot.
Mbappé said he would have preferred not to become the World Cup top scorer, focusing on helping France win.
The match was Didier Deschamps’ final appearance as France’s head coach after 14 years.

History

Historical Context

Just Fontaine’s 13-goal haul at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden set a single-tournament record that still stands, propelling France to third place. Decades later, Kylian Mbappé surpassed all-time World Cup scoring, reaching 22 goals by 2026 and cementing France’s tradition of prolific forwards. Both feats underscore the nation’s enduring goal-scoring pedigree.

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Story summary

Kylian Mbappé scored his 22nd World Cup goal as France fell 6-4 to England in Miami Gardens.
His brace gave him ten goals, two ahead of Lionel Messi, putting him in line for a second Golden Boot.
Mbappé said he would have preferred not to become the World Cup top scorer, focusing on helping France win.
The match was Didier Deschamps’ final appearance as France’s head coach after 14 years.

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