Kylian Mbappé shatters World Cup record against England
Kylian Mbappé shattered a World Cup record by scoring a brace against England, surpassing Lionel Messi as the all-time leading scorer in the tournament. The young French forward scored two goals in England's 6-4 win over France in the bronze medal match of the 2026 World Cup.
France's last win was on July 9, 2026, against Morocco, with a score of 2-0. Since then, the team has been on a five-game winning streak, with a record of 5-0-0.
The next match for France will take place on September 25, 2026, against Turkey, away.
What happened?
The bronze medal match of the 2026 World Cup saw England win against France with a score of 6-4. Kylian Mbappé scored two goals for France, but it was not enough to prevent the English victory.
Why does it matter for France?
This loss marks the end of France's campaign in the 2026 World Cup. The team finished in third place, behind England and Germany.
What comes next?
The next match for France will take place on September 25, 2026, against Turkey, away. The team will need to bounce back from this loss and prepare for the next qualifying campaign for the 2028 Euro.
