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France forward Kylian Mbappé scores his 17th and 18th World Cup goals, one back of Lionel Messi
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· June 30, 2026
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Key points Further details about Mbappé's achievement and the ongoing World Cup tournament can be found through local news sources, including KPRC 2 and Click2Houston. He scored his 17th and 18th goals in the tournament, bringing him closer to the top of the all-time list.
France forward Kylian Mbappé has achieved a notable milestone in the World Cup. He scored his 17th and 18th goals in the tournament, bringing him closer to the top of the all-time list. Mbappé is now one goal behind Lionel Messi, a prominent figure in the Argentina team.
Mbappé's recent performance has also put him in a strong position for the Golden Boot award. He is currently tied with Messi, each having scored six goals in this year's tournament.
Further details about Mbappé's achievement and the ongoing World Cup tournament can be found through local news sources, including KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
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Category: local Published: June 30, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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