France’s Kylian Mbappé scores twice to reach 16 goals in World Cup career, tying for 2nd most

Mbappé, 27, is 11 years younger than Lionel Messi and could still play in two or more World Cups as he strives to surpass the Argentine’s 18-goal tournament record.

PHILADELPHIA — Mbappé is coming for Messi.

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Kylian Mbappé of France scored two goals Monday to reach 16 for his World Cup career, moving into a tie for second most in tournament history as he tries to keep pace with new record holder Lionel Messi.

“If I want to keep up with what Leo is doing,” Mbappé said after France beat Iraq 3-0 to reach the knockout stage, “I’ll have to do even more.”