Kylian Mbappe makes World Cup history with France
A remarkable milestone.
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Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
France are taking on Spain in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the match has become a historic occasion for Les Bleus star Kylian Mbappe.
Details: According to Opta, the French forward has rewritten his country's World Cup record books. Mbappe is making his 21st FIFA World Cup appearance, surpassing the previous France record of 20 matches, which was held by former goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
Reminder: Meanwhile, Les Bleus have lost seven of their last 10 meetings with Spain over the past two decades. It is the highest number of defeats France have suffered against any single opponent during that period.
