Mbappe Shines As France Proceed To Quarter Final
Kylian Mbappe scored a brace to help France reach the quarter finals in back to back world cup tournament.
The 24 year old provided Giroud with the assist for his record-breaking goal before scoring two stunners of his own in France's 3-1 win over Poland in the last 16 of the World Cup.The veteran striker usurped Thierry Henry as Les Bleus' record goalscorer against Poland, but it was his fellow forward who stole the show.
His name will not be there for long, though. On the night when Giroud sealed his place in history, Kylian Mbappe reminded the world that it won't be long before he breaks that record - and many more.
Mbappe actually broke a couple of records himself with his second-half strikes. He's the first Frenchman to score four goals at multiple World Cups, while he's also surpassed Pele for the most World Cup goals before the age of 24.
France will now face England in the quarter-finals, and with Mbappe in this form, the defending champions will head into it in confident mood.
In another match, England thrashed the African champions Senegal 3-0 at the Al-Bayt Stadium to book a ticket for the quarter finals.
Jude Bellingham proved to be the catalyst for Gareth Southgate's side to make the breakthrough and seal a World Cup quarter-final berth.
The 19 year old set up goals for Jordan Henderson and Harry Kane in an impressive show of talent.
Today's matches (Round of 16)
Japan vs Croatia at 6pm EAT.
Brazil vs South Korea 10pm EAT.
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