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Kylian Mbappé of France scores his 15th World Cup goal, tying for 3rd most in history
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· June 22, 2026
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Key takeaway He scored his 15th career World Cup goal, achieving a significant mark in the tournament's history.
In international soccer news, a notable milestone was reached by Kylian Mbappé of France. He scored his 15th career World Cup goal, achieving a significant mark in the tournament's history. This goal puts him in a tie for third most in World Cup goals.
The goal was scored in the 14th minute of a game against Iraq, resulting in a 1-0 lead for Les Bleus. Notably, this achievement occurred during Mbappé's 100th international game. Further details about this event can be found through KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, providing more information for those interested in this international soccer update.
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Category: local Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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