Mbappé's Record Goals Propel France Into World Cup Knockouts

WHO:

Goal.com - Kylian Mbappé thanked the fans for their support, stating, "Thank you. A month full of emotions, in which we pushed the limits of our abilities."

FOX Sports - Mbappé expressed gratitude to his teammates and coaching staff, including Didier Deschamps, who is set to be replaced by Zinedine Zidane.

Goal.com - Kylian Mbappé thanked the supporters of the France national football team in a message published by numerous outlets.

FOX Sports - Didier Deschamps is set to be replaced as head coach of the France national team by Zinedine Zidane.

Goal.com - Kylian Mbappé, captain of the France national football team.

Field Level Media - Kylian Mbappé, the all-time leading goal scorer in World Cup history.

WHAT:

Goal.com - Mbappé stated, "We did not win a collective title, and that is painful and will remain so for some time."

FOX Sports - Mbappé finished the tournament with 10 goals, emphasizing that the title of top scorer "belongs as much to the team as it does to me."

Goal.com - Mbappé expressed that the individual award for being the tournament's top scorer "belongs to the team as much as it belongs to me."

FOX Sports - Mbappé finished the tournament with a total of 10 goals, which he described as a source of pride but secondary to winning the team trophy.

Goal.com - Mbappé expressed pride in his team's performance despite not winning the World Cup title.

Field Level Media - Mbappé scored his 22nd World Cup goal during the third-place match against England.

Field Level Media - France lost the match against England with a score of 6-4.

Field Level Media - Mbappé scored goals in the 48th and 66th minutes of the match.

Field Level Media - Mbappé has scored 10 goals in the current World Cup, leading the competition for the Golden Boot.

WHERE:

Field Level Media - The third-place match took place in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Field Level Media - The final match featuring Lionel Messi's squad is set to take place in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

WHEN:

Field Level Media - The match against England occurred on a Saturday.

Field Level Media - The final match is scheduled for Sunday.

WHY:

Goal.com - Mbappé reflected on the collective effort, saying, "Without their hard work, their movement, their passes, and without the team spirit... I would not have been able to score all these goals."

Goal.com - Mbappé stated, "Perhaps we owed you a better ending, but we do not always choose how the story ends; rather we choose what we put into it, and we give everything we can."

Goal.com - Mbappé emphasized the importance of team spirit and collective effort in achieving individual success.

Field Level Media - Mbappé expressed a desire to help his team score, indicating that personal accolades are secondary to team success.

HOW:

AOL.com - Mbappé was spotted at the LIV Nightclub in Miami with his girlfriend, Ester Exposito, shortly after the World Cup third-place match.

FOX Sports - Mbappé addressed the fans directly through an open letter published in the regional daily press, illustrated with personal photos.

Goal.com - Mbappé communicated his thoughts through a lengthy message to French fans.

Field Level Media - Mbappé's record was achieved through his performance in World Cup matches, surpassing Lionel Messi's previous record.

Kylian Mbappé expressed his gratitude to fans, teammates, and coaching staff, acknowledging the emotional journey of the tournament and the pain of not winning a collective title. He finished the tournament as the top scorer with 10 goals, emphasizing that this achievement belongs to the entire team as much as it does to him. Shortly after the World Cup third-place match, Mbappé was seen enjoying a night out at the LIV Nightclub in Miami with his girlfriend, Ester Exposito.