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Kylian Mbappé of France scores 19th career World Cup goal, 1 behind Golden Boot rival Messi
By Dan Gelston, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 4, 2026
· 3 min read
Kylian Mbappé of France scored his 19th career World Cup goal, finding the net on a penalty kick in the Round of 16 against Paraguay on Saturday and moving within one of record holder Lionel Messi of Argentina.Mbappé stutter-stepped on his way to his 19th goal in 19 World Cup appearances, beating...
Key takeaway He gave all the athletic efforts,” France coach Didier Deschamps said after Les Bleus won 1-0.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
For Alamo Heights residents who follow international soccer, the World Cup match between France and Paraguay may have been a thrilling watch, with Kylian Mbappé's penalty kick securing a 1-0 win for France. As the tournament progresses, local fans of the sport will be keeping a close eye on Mbappé's pursuit of the Golden Boot award, which he won four years ago. The fact that Mbappé is now just one goal behind Lionel Messi's career World Cup goals mark adds an extra layer of excitement to the competition. In the San Antonio area, where soccer has a significant following, the World Cup is likely to be a topic of conversation among friends and family, with many rooting for their favorite players and teams. As the tournament enters its later stages, local soccer enthusiasts will be eager to see how Mbappé and other top players perform under pressure.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Kylian Mbappé of France scored his 19th career World Cup goal, finding the net on a penalty kick in the Round of 16 against Paraguay on Saturday and moving within one of record holder Lionel Messi of Argentina.Mbappé stutter-stepped on his way to his 19th goal in 19 World Cup appearances, beating...
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