Kylian Mbappé scores sixth World Cup brace against Iraq
France captain Kylian Mbappé scored twice against Iraq, equaling Miroslav Klose’s record for the most braces in World Cup history.
In a commanding 3-0 victory over Iraq, France captain Kylian Mbappé further cemented his legacy on the international stage by scoring his sixth career World Cup brace. This achievement brings him level with legendary striker Miroslav Klose in terms of multi-goal performances at the world tournament.
The victory was instrumental for France, officially securing their spot in the round of 32. Mbappé’s performance continues his prolific form in this year's competition, following a two-goal display in the opening match against Senegal.
Mbappé's history of braces at the World Cup began during the 2018 tournament in a high-stakes match against Argentina. He has since maintained this consistency, notably scoring twice against Denmark and Poland during the 2022 edition, alongside his memorable hat-trick in the 2022 final.