The 27-year-old striker has been on sensational form with France, following a Real Madrid season rich in goals, but also disappointment

France's fearsome foursome of Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola leaves opponents exclaiming: Sacré bleu!

Mbappe vs Messi standings in thrilling race to finish top scorer - Mbappe moved level with Messi for goals scored at the top of the standings after Haaland netted to send Norway past Ivory Coast and i

Kylian Mbappe has been on Lionel Messi's heels as both players break new ground in World Cup scoring, but the Frenchman is more obsessed by lifting the trophy in New York on July 19 than becoming marksman supreme.

Kylian Mbappé broke the record for most goals in World Cup knockout matches and moved within a single goal of Lionel Messi's overall tournament mark, as his two goals led France to a 3-0 win over Sweden.

As France pursues World Cup success, Kylian Mbappé emerges as a unifying leader, channelling the spirit of 1998 and building a bond with coach Didier Deschamps.