PLAYERS TO WATCH - Mbappé provides no surprises, just goals

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June 17, 2026

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When Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring for France yesterday, he looked into the crowd as if to say “Did you expect anything different?”

He was absolutely right as his exploits in World Cups have been nothing short of remarkable.

Mbappé is hoping to lead his national team to a third FIFA World Cup title in what is his third appearance at football's showpiece event.

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