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France forward Kylian Mbappé scores his 17th World Cup goal, a record 9th in the knockout round
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· June 30, 2026
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Key points France's Kylian Mbappé now holds the top spot for most goals scored in the knockout stage. A new record has been set in the World Cup.
A new record has been set in the World Cup. France's Kylian Mbappé now holds the top spot for most goals scored in the knockout stage. This achievement surpasses that of notable Brazilian players.
Further information is available from ValleyCentral, including details about the game in which this record was broken. The event occurred on Tuesday, with Mbappé's performance making headlines.
For a full account of the event, readers can visit the ValleyCentral website, which provides updates on sports news, including the World Cup.
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Category: local Published: June 30, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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