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#1 Kylian Mbappe matches up to the hype that surrounds him
Touted to be the next big thing in world football, Kylian Mbappe is certainly beginning to validate the hype that surrounds him. Last night, the 19-year-old didn't just score the only goal in the game but also became France's youngest ever goalscorer at a World Cup.
The flamboyant teenager put in a commendable performance as he skillfully twisted and turned past Peru to give France the lead in the first half - one that they went on to successfully hold.
Mbappe made 4 successful dribbles last night - the most by any French player. Further, he took a total of two shots, both of which were on target, while also taking 49 touches on the ball and finishing the game with a passing accuracy of 84%.
With France seemingly struggling to open up defences like they're expected to, Kylian Mbappe is ostensibly the key to their attack and if he can continue to dazzle, he could give France quite a chance to go all the way. After all, it only takes a moment or two to change the game on its head.
